Want to Hire a DEI officer? Here’s What to Know First

“As an educator in a DEI position, I am aware of the belief that equity officers, particularly those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), are the resolution to racial inequities. I understand the optics of employing a person who is devoted to systems work and the façade that a DEI officer possesses the sole authority to transform institutions. However, I also understand the trials and hardships that are tied to these roles in impenetrable systems of whiteness or spaces where antiracism or equity learning is new. I want to offer some considerations for leaders to think about if your school or district (or non-education organization) insists on hiring a DEI officer.”

Dr. Buchanan-Rivera discusses what to know before hiring a DEI Officer.

You can find more from this published article by ASCD HERE.