• Treat each of your students with equal respect
• Normalize introducing yourself with your pronouns. Ask for and employ the proper pronouns for your student
• Learn the proper pronunciation of student names
• Support the unique abilities and experiences of each student
• Address challenging classroom moments (e.g. conflicts, micro-aggressions, offensive and alienating comments, etc.) head-on.
• Give adequate time and space to discuss the situation
• Prompt students to keep discussions focused on issues or comments, and not individuals.
• Do not attribute motives or intentions to the person behind the comment, behavior, or attitude, but acknowledge the effect it has on others
• Ask students to use "I" statements when discussing difficult issues