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Leading experts will explore ways to build systems of educator preparation that can support transformed schools and support collaboration and collegiality across schools.
Since Brown, brief progress in desegregation has been made yet it has often lacked successful integration and supportive school environments. Recent political and policy shifts have reversed gains, with school segregation, which is now back to 1970s levels. Addressing this and renewing efforts for integration and equity in education requires understanding the intersections of race, school finance, and desegregation policies.
The Brown decision aimed to build a multiracial democracy by emphasizing public education's role in fostering engaged citizens. Achieving this vision remains crucial today and demands a renewed focus on education's purpose and the role of communities in shaping our future. Brown underscores the pivotal contributions of African Americans in advancing democracy, with today’s educational goals grounded in their efforts to promote equity and societal progress.
The ongoing success of a redesigned school depends on centering the perspectives and voices of students and families. Experts will discuss their experiences in building systems, structures, and environments that nurture the inclusion of students and families in decision-making and leadership roles.