removal of barriers,removing barriers for all students,equalizing a power imbalance,finding & hearing marginalized voices,identifying bias,recognizing inherent biases,a reflective lens on beliefs and actions,intentionally challenging barriers,path to peace and caring,eliminating barriers,removing systemic societal barriers,capturing & addressing social inequities,not exploiting 1group to benefit another,undrstndg historical & cultural prvlges,intentionality in actions,lifting others up,hearing all voices,intent and impact,exploiting one group to benefit another,trying not to pre-judge,actions based on understanding,equalize a power imbalance,understanding,certain groups face more systemic barrie,asset instead of deficit stance,imperative to support our students,not assuming,active not passive,challenging systems,intentionally challenging bias,challenging norms,relevant responses to needs,