The Backlash Against Equity
Equity has always been the key to ensuring that every child has what they need to be successful, so how did we get to the place where the very topic of equity has become polarized, politicized, and vilified? Hear from two award-winning educators how to endure in these times.
Outcomes:After this session, participants will be able to: 1. Strategize on ways to continue to show up for the work of equity. 2. Learn how to find joy and love in working toward equity in spite of the times we may be in. 3. Build community to continue to pursue equity and access for our children in the face of backlash.
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203AB, Walter E Washington Convention Center
Educator Recruitment & Retention, Equity, Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education, School Culture & Climate
Innovator Talk
Equity
All Roles
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Promises & Possibilities
Kelisa Wing is the 2017 DoDEA State Teacher of the Year and was the first person of color to achieve that honor in the school system’s 71 year history. She is a 2016 ASCD Emerging Leader, and the 2017 UMUC Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. She is an author and content advisor of 18 children's books about Racial Justice and has authored three books about the school to prison pipeline, justice, and other topics.
Senior Advisor, Talent Office
Richmond City Public Schools
I am the 2019 National Teacher of the Year. I am currently a Senior Advisor in the Richmond City Public School Talent Office as a Senior Advisor in charge of Teacher and Leader Pathways.
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203AB, Walter E Washington Convention Center
Educator Recruitment & Retention, Equity, Inclusion, Exceptional Learners, & Special Education, School Culture & Climate
Innovator Talk
Equity
All Roles