Dismantling Education Inequities by Walking the Talk
During this discussion, speakers explored how to translate commitment to equity into reality.
Key topics included:
- Systems are designed to perpetuate inequity; disruption of systemic processes and performance requires a new design
- Authentic spaces require safety and bravery, enabling voices to be equitable and engaging in conversations on education justice
- Equity mindsets require internal analysis, reflection, and humility
- Multi-level audits (curriculum to instruction) must continuously identify inequities and propose creative solutions for change
- Transparency requires not only setting equity goals, but to share progress, challenges, and shortcomings to demonstrate accountability
Speakers:
- Sharif El-Mekki, Chief Executive Officer, The Center for Black Educator Development
- Magaly Lavadenz Distinguished Professor of English Learner Research, Policy and Practice, Executive Director, Center for Equity for English Learners, Loyola Marymount University
- Keisha Rattray, Director of Program Strategy and Delivery, New Teacher Center
- Desmond Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer, New Teacher Center
- Atyani Howard, Chief Program Officer, New Teacher Center
- Erika Reese, Senior Director, Internal Learning, New Teacher Center