Culturally relevant books are essential for all children in the classroom. Every student needs exposure to books that reflect the mosaic of our society and prepare them to see themselves as active citizens in their communities, their country, and all around the world. These books should be part of every classroom library.
Presented by Dr. Maria Armstrong, Executive Director, Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS); Nury Castillo Crawford, Director of Academic Support, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GA); Estephanie Mosquera-Ortiz, Entrepreneur, Elementary Educator and Rising Voices Mentor; and Michael Haggen, Senior Vice President, General Manager of LitPro & Collections, Scholastic Education Solutions
Presented by Dr. Donna Wright; Dr. Steve Green; Dr. Jeanette Vesely; and Dr. Doug Wilson
Moderated by Dr. Jennifer Ferrari
Presented by Dr. Tyrone Howard, Professor, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, UCLA