One of the foundational texts guiding our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) professional development is Churn by Claude Steele, author of Whistling Vivaldi. We had the privilege of kicking off our DEIB learning with a conversation featuring Mr. Steele, who shared insights from his research on building trust among colleagues, within classrooms, and across entire institutions.

His work provided a powerful framework for understanding how trust can be intentionally cultivated to strengthen relationships and create more inclusive learning communities.