Educational Equity Webinar Series
Saturday, Feb. 13 – Black Lives Matter at School – 1:25-2:45pm This webinar is part of the New College of Florida Black Thought Symposium. Black Lives Matter at School is a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education. We encourage all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join our annual week of action during the first week of February each year.
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Thursday, March 11 – Building a Student Support Network - 7-8:30pm
School safety and supporting students in staying connected with school and learning opportunities are integrally related. Restorative justice practices appear to be most promising for reducing school-wide reliance on suspension and expulsion, and for reducing racial/ethnic disparities in school discipline. By choosing a different course, all young people, including those most marginalized, can be safe and engaged in their schools and communities.
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April 8 - Closing the Opportunity Gap - 7- 8:30pm
Racialized opportunity gaps impact that access, performance and achievement of students of color. In this workshop, we will learn more about the size and impact of the opportunity gaps impacting black children. We will also discuss initiatives and ideas that work to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.
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May 13 – Designing an Anti-Racism Curriculum - 7-9pm
In this webinar, we will explore the possibilities and limitations of developing an anti-racism curriculum in Sarasota. The Florida Legislature has mandated the teaching of African and African American History [F.S. 233.061 Sec. (1) (G) (1994) as amended by F.S. 1003.42 (h) (2002)] . Additionally, local community organizations such as Newtown Alive have documented local African American history and/or created resources that can be incorporated into the curriculum.
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