141: Anti-Bias Education with Sahba Rohani

What does it take to implement anti-bias education that goes beyond the surface? 

Our guest, Sahba Rohani, Executive Director of Roots ConnectED, discusses the"dual process for change”—a combining of personal mindset shifts with collective action in classrooms. 

Sahba shares with us how her organization helps educators embed both reflective practices and inclusive approaches into daily routines, creating sustainable cultural shifts far more effective than isolated diversity initiatives. 

Listen now to discover how intentional changes can transform your educational space!

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.rootsconnected.org
• @rootsconnected-inc (instagram)
• @roots-connected (LinkedIn)
• @sahba-rohani (LinkedIn) 
• Roots ConnectED Tree of Love: https://www.rootsconnected.org/resources-list/rootsconnected-tree-of-love
• Community Building Resource: https://www.rootsconnected.org/resources-list/beyond-icebreakers-to-community-building or you can also direct people *all* our Community Building & Identity resources here.
• Sahba's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9QGuJzOLME
• Want to open your dream school with the freedom you deserve and the support you need?Visit https://openmyschool.my.canva.site/rebelkaipod to learn more about our partnership with KaiPod Learning and get help opening your dream school!
• Learn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at  projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc 
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

GUEST BIO:

Sahba Rohani serves as the Executive Director of Roots ConnectED (RC), an initiative she co-founded and launched in 2017 that is transforming schools and workplaces. Sahba's passion for her work stems from her foundational belief in the essential oneness of humanity. In her role, Sahba leads RC’s strategy while also supporting the organization in all areas of its programming, growth, and development.  Sahba is committed to collaborative decision making and feels grateful to work alongside a team of brilliant, dedicated,