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Although we may not realize it, implicit bias impacts the decisions we make as educators. I have biases; we all do. Does that make us bad people? No, I don't think so. In fact, biases are part of human nature. However, I believe it's essential that we recognize and own those biases that we have and find ways to overcome and challenge them.

The Ohio State University's Kirwin Institute, a leading research group in the field of implicit bias, defines implicit bias as the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Often, the biases that we have come from stereotypes, and they're implicit, meaning they're unconscious. We're not necessarily thinking about the situation; they're just revealed by things we do that may come from our backgrounds, lived experiences, and social circles. The important thing is to check yourself whenever you notice that you are acting on your biases. Take a step back and reflect. Why was this my immediate reaction? Why did I respond this way? How could I have responded? How should I answer the next time a situation like this arises?