Culturally Responsive Teaching

Black English and Literacy: Teaching Reading Without Erasing Language

Black English and Literacy: Teaching Reading Without Erasing Language

Presented by Dr. Ramona Pittman, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University; Dr. Jasmine Rogers, Adjunct Professor, School of Education, American University; Dr. Dionna Latimer-Hearn, Speech Language Pathologist & Public Scholar, Northwestern University & REACT Initiative; and Dr. Altheria Caldera, CEO, Caldera and Associates Equity Consulting, LLC

Sustaining K-12 DEI Initiatives in a Changing Landscape: Tips, Tools, and Strategies

Sustaining K-12 DEI Initiatives in a Changing Landscape: Tips, Tools, and Strategies

Presented by Dr. Keisha Harris, Principal, Central School (NJ), and Affirmative Action and DEI Officer; Dr. Lori Rhodes, Associate Superintendent for High Schools, Stamford Public Schools (CT); and Dr. Erica Silva, School Improvement Specialist, Quality Schools and Districts Team, WestEd, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, USC Rossier School of Education
Moderated by Keline Adams, Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Penguin Random House

Native American Heritage and Music with Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo

Native American Heritage and Music with Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo

Presented by Dr. Joely Proudfit, Educator and Activist; Taboo Nawasha, American Singer, Songwriter, Actor, DJ, and Comic Book Writer; Jocelyn Aguilera, Collaborating Teacher, John C. Fremont High School (CA); and Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock

The Power of Biliteracy Trajectories for Holistic Student Assessment

The Power of Biliteracy Trajectories for Holistic Student Assessment

Presented by Dr. Susan Hopewell, Associate Professor of Education, University of Colorado; and Dr. Jody Slavick, Research Associate, University of Colorado
Moderated by Doris Chávez-Linville, Senior Director of Linguistic and Culturally Diverse Innovation, Renaissance