Equity Diversity & Inclusion
Let’s Talk About Race
In March 2025, Dean Penny A. Bishop sat down with two BU Wheelock faculty members to discuss the thorny topic of conversations about race in the classroom. Christina L. Dobbs, an associate professor and program director of English education for equity and justice, and Tina Durand, a clinical associate professor and program director of the […]
Tackling Tough Conversations in the Classroom
For educators, having honest conversations about race and identity can be challenging to navigate. But these critical conversations can have many positive outcomes, including strengthening students’ sense of belonging and civic engagement. For this Conversations with the Dean, Dean Penny Bishop is joined by BU Wheelock’s Christina Dobbs, an associate professor of English education, and […]