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“The Summit was a profound event. It was the most honest conversation about the persistent racial inequity in our schools today that I have ever experienced. In every keynote and every session, we were courageously engaged in searching for the best ways to lift our students of color to predictable high levels of success. I expect next year’s Summit in Baltimore to sell-out once again and build on this year’s success.”
-Curtis Linton, co-author of the book “Courageous Conversation About Race” and Vice- President of the School Improvement Network

I thought the reception was great! People really seemed to be enjoying themselves and were feeling comfortable being "courageous!" I saw some things I would never have expected from people based on how reserved they tended to be in the sessions. It was amazing. I enjoyed it and the entire conference.
-Kristy Pierce

I have seen the change in my administrators over the last three years and their involvement with PEG and its equity work.  A powerful example was a meeting of my administrator and parent.  Our parent was in the emotional quadrant of the compass for courageous conversations.  I observed as our administrator used the six conditions and four agreements to engage in productive dialogue with our parent to address the issue and work towards a place of support and understanding for her student/child.
–Zelda, MN

Using the Courageous Conversation Protocol allows others to speak their truth and for me to redirect the conversation towards the impact on racial equity in the district.
–Devon Alexander, Beyond Diversity Affiliate

Beyond Diversity has given me, as an African American Principal, the opportunity to talk with my predominately white teachers about the achievement gap with racial common language.
–Leilah K., San Diego

The protocol helps us engage by providing a framework so we don’t lose our way. We know when discomfort pops up, we can stay engaged.  The Compass provides a goal to get centered, recognize where you are first, and then where the other person is within the dialogue and this takes the pressure off.  We rely on it when things get heated!
–Andrea Johnson, High School District 113, Suburban District outside of Chicago, IL

Conversations about race are necessary in our district to close the achievement gap. Conversations about race can open up the dialogue among administrators, teachers and staff and what we can do together to further the achievement of all students.
– Dr. Charmane Echols, Kalamazoo Public Schools, MI

This program encourages teachers to hold high expectations for ALL students so that ALL students achieve.
–Penny McNeil, Teacher at JCCS (San Diego Juvenile Court and Community Schools)

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