Identity-Centered & Not Strategy-First

Many PD experiences jump straight to strategies without addressing the educator behind the practice. Through this course, you will develop deeper self-awareness that leads to more authentic, sustainable classroom practice.

Reflection-to-Action Design

Reflection without application often leads to insight without change. Each module intentionally bridges reflection with classroom-relevant practice.

Built for Educators at Any Stage

Whether you are a new teacher, veteran educator, or school leader, this course meets you where you are. This course allows you to engage at your own pace while deepening your practice in meaningful, non-performative ways.

About the course

If you’re an educator who genuinely wants to create a classroom where every student feels seen, valued, and affirmed but you’re unsure where to start, afraid of getting it wrong, or tired of surface-level DEI trainings, Learning to Relearn was created with you in mind. This course meets you where you are and guides you through a reflective yet practical journey that begins with understanding your own identity and leads to concrete classroom shifts that build belonging, trust, and community. Grounded in my 17 years of educator experience, this course offers a rare blend of honest self-reflection, clear frameworks, and classroom-ready practices you can apply immediately. You won’t find quick fixes here!  What you will gain is clarity, confidence, and tools to teach in ways that align with your values and honor your students’ identities.

A Word from Kwame......

Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, Author of

As a former middle school math teacher, I quickly learned that teaching was never just about content; it was about relationships, identity, and whether students felt safe enough to be their full selves in the classroom. Along the way, I faced self-doubt, burnout, and the tension of working within systems that often prioritized compliance over humanity. What helped me move forward was slowing down, reflecting deeply, and committing to unlearning practices that no longer served me or my students. Those experiences shaped my work beyond the classroom as an author, consultant, and speaker supporting educators across the United States, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Zambia. I’m excited to share this course because I believe teaching can be liberating for both students and educators. My biggest goal is to help teachers align who they are with how they teach, so classrooms become spaces rooted in belonging, dignity, and care and "Learning to Relearn" is an invitation to take that journey with me.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 33 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 0: Welcome & Introduction

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      Welcome to Learning to Relearn!

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    Module 1: What's Your Teacher Origin Story

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      Session 1.1 - Setting the Stage

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      Session 1.2 - Teacher Origin Story

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      Session 1.3 - Recap & Next Steps

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      Session 1.4 - Yaritza's Story (IDTALK4ED LIVE Interview w/ Yaritza Villalba)

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      Session 1.5 - Teacher Origin Story Worksheet

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    Module 2: Understanding the 3 P's of Intersectional Identity Awareness

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      Session 2.1 - Understanding Intersectionality

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      Session 2.2 - The 3 P's of Intersectional Identity Awareness

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      Session 2.3 - Reflecting on Your Intersectional Identity Awareness

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      Session 2.4 - Positive Effects of Intersectional Identity Awareness

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      Session 2.5 - Recap & Next Steps

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      Session 2.6 - Embracing Discomfort (IDTALK4ED LIVE Interview w/ Liza Talusan)

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      Session 2.7 - 3 P's of Intersectional Identity Awareness Worksheet

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    Module 3: Affirming the Identities of Your Students

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      Session 3.1 - Understanding Belonging

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      Session 3.2 - Understanding Identity

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      Session 3.3 - Strategies & Activities for Affirming Student Identities

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      Session 3.4 - Recap & Next Steps

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      Session 3.5 - Combating Censorship of Identity-Affirming Language (IDTALK4ED LIVE Interview w/ Tiffany Jewell)

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      Session 3.6 - Identity Mapping Activity

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    Module 4: Combating Dominant Narratives Through Counterstorytelling

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      Session 4.1 - Dominant Narratives vs. Counternarratives

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      Session 4.2 - Understanding Counterstorytelling

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      Session 4.3 - Combating Instructional Bias

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      Session 4.4 - Instructional Bias Activity

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      Session 4.5 - Recap & Next Steps

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      Session 4.6 - Family Stories & Book Bans (IDTALK4ED LIVE Interview w/ Nawal Qarooni)

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      Session 4.7 - Equity Book Audit

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    Module 5: Co-Creating a Compassionate and Collaborative Classroom Culture

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      Session 5.1 - Co-Creating Community Agreements

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      Session 5.2 - Restorative Practices vs. Traditional Discipline

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      Session 5.3 - Repairing Harm in the Classroom

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      Session 5.4 - Recap & Next Steps

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      Session 5.5 - Restorative Practices (IDTALK4ED LIVE Interview w/ Neha Sobti

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      Session 5.6 - Warm Demander Teachers

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    CONGRATULATIONS!

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      End-of-Course Survey & Certificate of Completion

What people are saying

Here are what a few of the past users have shared about Learning to Relearn!

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Learning to Relearn is the course I didn’t know I needed and now can’t stop recommending. Kwame challenges educators to unlearn biases, affirm student identities, and create classrooms rooted in justice, not just inclusion.  After taking this course, I walked away with both a fuller heart and a sharper toolkit for affirming all learners.
Rachel C.

International Educator

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As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for resources that can help my kids navigate the ups and downs of learning in today’s fast-paced world. Kwame Sarfo-Mensah’s "Learning to Relearn" popped up on my radar, and I’m so glad it did! This course is like a breath of fresh air, packed with insights that are not just for educators but for us parents too.
Kantanka S.

Parent

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Learning to Relearn offers endless strategies for celebrating the intersectional identities of our students and in turn their caregivers, teachers, coaches, and leaders. It's a must have course to help us all reflect and lift our practices.
Olivia W.

Ithaca, NY, USA

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This course offers more than theory; it offers courage, actionable tools, and a roadmap for educators committed to justice. Learning to Relearn is a course I know I will continue to revisit for both inspiration and practical guidance.
Iyabo T.

International Educator

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As a conscious educator, I felt like there was nothing I could do to change the system. And then a package arrived to my home with Learning to Relearn and I felt myself rejuvenated as I sat at my desk and read. The book is the college course we needed in undergrad and the PD that our districts are forbidden to provide. Now, there's a full course that packs up all the brilliance from the book! Whether you are a new educator or a mid year educator in need of motivation to keep up the fight, this course is everything you need and then some!
Torie J.

Detroit, MI, USA

Begin your relearning journey today!

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