Understands broad and local historical and systemic dynamics that have generated racialized disparities in outcomes for infants, young children, and families. Works with others to improve their understanding of how infant, young child and adult race/ethnicity, primary language, culture (beliefs, values, voice, communication style, behavioral norms, and attitudes), abilities, biases, disposition, and life circumstances(e.g., poverty and domestic violence) impact the learning environment.

Additionally, understands how adult- infant/young child interactions shape the quality of relationships, infants’ and young children’s learning experiences, and disciplinary decisions but also how contextual variables such as community context, history, and systems shape adults’ and infants’/young children’s experiences. Explicitly and intentionally acts on this understanding to create equitable and positive experiences for all infants and young children, including those from historically marginalized and oppressed communities.