Conversations about race are increasingly at the forefront of debates about education, teaching, learning, and how to achieve excellent outcomes for each adult and student in a successful learning system. Research is emerging about the benefits of building the capacity of educators to engage in conversations about race and identity, amongst themselves and with students. Substantive discussions about race in the classroom have been shown to improve students’ relationships with other students, their perceptions of races other than their own, and their own ability to talk about racial and cultural issues (Milner, 2017). Acknowledging race and culture contributes to students feeling accepted and valued as learners. And, engaging in conversations with students and colleagues about race — their own or in general — expands teachers’