Equitable & Empowering Learning for Each and Every Child

Effective teaching requires a deep understanding of how students learn and develop and the ability to connect with each student. Speakers will discuss how redesigned high schools invest in preparing and supporting their teachers by providing opportunities for them to create a coherent set of practices and develop expertise. Creating regular time for embedded collaboration and professional learning is essential, but it can be challenging to create. Speakers will share how this can be accomplished as well as how to build connections between teacher preparation programs to support the learning of students and preservice educators simultaneously.

How redesigned schools strengthen participation and learning through systems and structures that center student voice and family engagement. Experts discussed their experiences in building systems, structures, and environments that nurture the inclusion of students and families in decision-making and leadership roles.

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.