Brown at 70: Black Education and the Pursuit of Democracy
Hosted by the Learning Policy Institute and the Spencer Foundation
Co-sponsored by the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators and the National Coalition on Education Equity
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More than 70 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, the journey toward educational equity continues to be marked by both progress and challenges. What milestones have been reached? What lessons emerge from setbacks? And what strategies can advance opportunities for all students? Join prominent education and civil rights experts and contributors to a new book on this topic as they explore the historical, current, and future landscape of American education through the lens of Brown. This conversation is especially timely as fundamental rights and equity issues are being hotly contended once again.
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.
This is the fourth webinar in a four-part series where prominent education and civil rights experts explore the historical, current, and future landscape of American education through the lens of Brown. Learn more about the series ▸
Speakers
- Linda Darling-Hammond, President and CEO, Learning Policy Institute; Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus, Stanford University (moderator)
- Carol D. Lee, President, National Academy of Education; Professor Emerita of Education, Northwestern University
- Kent McGuire, Program Director of Education, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
- Na'ilah Suad Nasir, President, Spencer Foundation
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