Wayland Public Schools & Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

This four-session workshop is all about building skills for real-life and online conversations—especially with people whose life experiences or perspectives differ from your own. Together, we’ll practice how to show up with curiosity and self-awareness, even when conversations feel uncomfortable or perspectives don’t align. jamele adams, an educator, facilitator, and community peacemaker, will lead four in-person sessions where participants can practice empathetic listening, learn from one another, and build trust and connection. Together, participants will choose the discussion topic for each session. By the end, you’ll have concrete tools to engage across differences—face-to-face and online. You’ll leave better equipped to