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Addressing Structural Racism in LA County Schools
People often think that increased diversity and representation in schools prevents bias, but many of our systems have implicit bias against BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). If it goes unaddressed, this bias can negatively impact student success. In this series, UCLA researcher Earl Edwards will help educators begin to recognize the bias inherent in educational systems, and how to take an anti-racist approach to creating more equitable school communities.
Equity Practice for Schools
With conversations around equity in schools growing more and more controversial around the country, educators are often left without the training and resources they need to create more equitable environments for marginalized students and families. In this collection, educators and administrators can learn practical approaches to support all students' needs while honoring their experiences and identities.
Educators Are More Prone to Bias When...
Dr. J. Luke Wood discusses when educators are more prone to bias.
Exposing Inequity, Highlighting Strengths in Education
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 ...
Race Equity in Education
Kids, families, and educators are all impacted by the racial inequities inherent in our society. Educators are constantly being asked to do more, and now you’re being asked to face the challenge of racial inequality in our schools. You aren’t alone in this work. We are here to help prepare you and give you confidence in pursuing equity in the classroom and your community. Join us for this 3-part series, taught by Dr. Tyrone Howard, that explains how we got here, and why it is ...
Responding to Racial Injustice: Implications for Teachers and Schools
This training will provide educators and school staff with specific tools to address implicit bias and racism (systemic and relational), define essential methods to engage students in dialogue around race and racism, and will offer ideas/strategies for creating more equitable and inclusive learning experiences. Educators will also learn how systemic racism has affected BIPOC communities and how disparities in learning and educational advancement impacts our students.
The Courageous Educator: Addressing Racism and Microaggressions in the Classroom
Our nation's schools can be the most challenging places for students of color. Fortunately, many educators are having the necessary and challenging conversations about race and racism to support and validate them. Here to discuss how we can address racism, microaggressions, and implicit bias in classrooms is Dr. J. Luke Wood, the Associate Vice President for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion and Distinguished Professor of Education at San Diego State University and Dr. Tyrone Howard, a Professor of Education, Director of the Pritzker Center for Strengthening ...
Adopting a Strength-Based Approach With Black Students
Black students are disproportionately punished in schools through detention, suspension, and expulsion. They are at risk of educational failure due to systemic and institutional racism. Being pushed out of the classroom risks pushing children into the criminal justice system, and contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline that is well documented by research to represent a significant moral and societal failure.