Equitable & Empowering Learning for Each and Every Child

Although progress has been made since Brown, racial inequality is an ongoing challenge that continues to impact the educational experiences of Black students and other students of color. To address these disparities and build a system where every student can learn and thrive, it is essential to identify existing barriers and implement policies that can ensure fairness and adequacy.

Exploring California’s investments to address teacher shortages, examining impacts on the teacher pipeline, equity and student learning, and future efforts.

A large body of research shows the positive impacts Black teachers have on the academic and social outcomes of Black students, students of color, White students, and White teachers. Despite this evidence, Black teachers are in increasingly short supply, posing a challenge to equity and representation in education. Addressing this issue requires thoughtful consideration of education policies and practices that can successfully recruit, develop, and retain Black teachers.

This session will highlight examples of schools that have designed curriculum and assessment connected to authentic inquiry. Learn how educators create engaging, well-scaffolded experiences for their students and the structures and feedback they offer to support learners. Participants will draw connections between the practices featured and their educational context.