Equity Now Webinar

Join UCLA’s Center for the Transformation of Schools as we dive into CTS Co-Faculty Director & UCLA education professor Tyrone C. Howard’s new book, Equity Now, a comprehensive guide for educators that emphasizes the urgent need for immediate action to dismantle systemic barriers in education. Aimed at K-12 professionals at all levels of the education system, the book urges us to move beyond individual efforts by applying an equity lens to our policies and practices. Through honest, sustained, and critical dialogues in "brave spaces," educators can address disparities and create equity-centered school communities. Equity Now proposes a solutions-oriented approach to fostering welcoming, affirming, responsive, and rigorous learning environments.

Dr. Howard is joined by a school district leader, a classroom teacher, and a student for a panel discussion on what equity looks like when put into practice in schools. They discuss:

• An equity framework grounded in justice, repair, and belonging
• A clear vision of equity-focused leadership
• Essential practices, strategies, and resources for classroom teachers
• Suggestions for engaging parents, families and caregivers in schools
• Recommendations for engaging data in an equity based way

Panelists:
Tyrone C. Howard, Pritzker Family Professor of Education to Strengthen Children & Families, School of Education & Information Studies; Director, Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families; Co-Faculty Director, Center for the Transformation of Schools, UCLA

Gerald Luke, Director of Access & Equity for African American Student Achievement, Palmdale USD, Palmdale, CA

Njemele Tamala Anderson, 9th Grade Advisor, 10th & 11th Grade English Teacher, Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, Philadelphia, PA

Khai Ward, High School Student, Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, Philadelphia, PA