Exposing Inequity, Highlighting Strengths in Education

Type:
  Video
Duration:
15 minutes
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Tyrone Howard, PhD and Domenique Harrison, MA, MPH
Series:
Educators Overcoming Under Stress
Relevant categories:
Cultural Responsiveness Education Systemic Racism
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Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic shines a light on inequity in our schools and our community. Students living in impoverished communities, complete their work in crowded spaces, lack adequate internet access, and have to support multiple generations of family. Many teachers are impacted in the same way. Dr. Tyrone Howard joins us to discuss how to support both students and teachers in under-resourced communities. Dr. Howard is a Professor of Education, Director of the Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families, and Director of the Black Male Institute at UCLA.

Recorded on: 4/22/2020

  Keywords: COVID-19, school, school wellbeing, social emotional learning, stress, support, teaching
  Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=1741&k=1590708738  
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Learning objectives

  • Identify the percentage of people living in poverty, broken down by ethnicity
  • Assess the cultural considerations in supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • List ways to support teachers

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