Reclaiming the Narrative for Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Schools

Wed, November 10, 2021  11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST

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Over the past two decades, many school districts across the United States have engaged in some form of ‘equity work’ in an effort to change persistent racialized patterns in student experience and achievement. Communities have engaged in a wide range of efforts to increase opportunity and expand educational excellence and equity. While the impacts of these efforts vary, much has been learned about (and brain/neuroscience supports) the benefits of creating student centered and culturally sustaining approaches to teaching and learning.

Yet, today diversity, equity, and inclusion work is under increased scrutiny and controversy in many school districts. While framed as a debate about “critical race theory”, the programs and initiatives under attack more often include research-based efforts intended to increase opportunity and fairness in our schools, classrooms, and curriculum.

How might we use this moment of contention to inspire, engage, and activate our communities to protect educational approaches that ensure every young person has access to the resources, opportunities, and relationships they need to learn, develop, and thrive?

LaShawn Routé Chatmon, Kathleen Osta, and Stephen Chang of the National Equity Project will host this interactive webinar exploring how we can effectively communicate about and take collective leadership for the schools and educational environments that our young people are demanding and deserve. Join other committed educators, students, parents, advocates, and community members to learn, strategize, dream, and take action to create equitable and just schools in which every young person is seen, valued, cared for and thrives.

Interactive Webinar Overview & Accessibility

This webinar will be delivered in a live, 75 minute interactive learning session conducted online in Zoom. The session will be recorded and live transcription and close captions will be enabled.

This is intended to be an inspiring, joyful, and inclusive learning space – abusive, hurtful or hateful language will result in removal from the webinar.

Registration

You will receive a password-protected Zoom link the day of the event via email. Be sure to check your spam and allow email from Eventbrite to ensure receipt.

Note: Registration closes Tuesday, November 9 at 2pm Pacific.