Posts by EduLeaders of Color R.I.
EduColor- A Movement Not a Moment With Yamil Báez, Keith Catone, and EduColor
Seminar Description: EduColor is a national community of advocates dedicated to the constant, beautiful struggle for liberation, including an equitable, just education for everyone. Providing a web of support, co-conspirators, and resources, EduColor’s work strives to reflect, uphold, and promote a rich set of principles found on EduColor’s website and copied for you below. We…
Read MoreOctober 2018: Jordan Seaberry, Luke Anderson, Isabelle Yisak, and Reid Henkel at Business Innovation Factory
“Education is the entry point of disruption” Do you want to connect with leaders and educators of color to disrupt inequitable systems? Are you commited to educational equity? Or do you just want to chill, be inspired, and be surrounded by leaders and educators of color while enjoying some food, wine, and beer? Come and…
Read MoreSeptember 2018: We’re Back!
“We need to EMPOWER people of color because their perspectives, my perspective matter.” -Yovanny Vargas, Dean at Blackstone Valley Prep Are you interested in connecting with leaders and educators of color committed to educational equity? Do you have an innovative idea on how to address issues of inequities and would like to share it with…
Read MoreEngaging Students Using Culturally Relevant Content with O’Sha Williams, Yovanny Vargas, Kajette Solomon, MJ Robinson, and Marianni Lefas-Tetenes
Seminar Description: Session I Lead Facilitators: O’Sha Williams | Yovanny Vargas This session explored the intersectionality between Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, creating the safe space necessary to foster an optimal learning environment and supporting Multilingual Learners in our classrooms. Together, participants had an opportunity to deepen our communal understanding, share best practices, and engage in authentic…
Read MoreChecking Your Implicit Biases with Diversity Talks
Seminar Description: The Kirwin Institute defines implicit biases as attitudes or stereotypes that are activated unconsciously and involuntarily. The goal of this seminar was to help educators and leaders become more aware of the implicit biases they have and acknowledge how they might show up in their classrooms and schools. Participants had the opportunity to…
Read MoreDeveloping Equitable and Culturally Responsive Curriculum with Cendhi Arias and Angela Flynn
Seminar Description: During this seminar, educators and leaders had the opportunity to participate in engaging activities that provide a framework for teachers who are beginning to think about what equitable and culturally responsive curriculum looks like in science and integrated math and humanities. Angela Flynn shared the student-driven processes that she has used to develop…
Read MorePress Release: EduLeaders of Color R.I. receives grants from Nellie Mae Education Foundation and Rhode Island Foundation to support educators of color and equitable classrooms.
PROVIDENCE, RI – EduLeaders of Color Rhode Island, in partnership with the Center for Collaborative Education, is pleased to announce the receipt of grants from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and the Rhode Island Foundation. The awards will fund EduLeaders of Color RI’s ongoing work to support prospective and existing educators of color in Rhode…
Read MoreMay 2018: Dr. Christopher Emdin at WaterFire Arts Center
Make sure to join us for our May 2018 meetup! This will be the last convening of the school year so we are ending the year big for teachers and leaders of color in Rhode Island! EduLeaders of Color R.I. is super excited to feature Dr. Christopher Emdin at the next meetup. Dr. Emdin is an Associate Professor…
Read MoreApril 2018: Christina Turner, PSU, Chris Potter and Gina Raimondo at WaterFire Arts Center
“On the street is where the change is demanded. At the table is where it is made.” – Rev. Tony Lee Attend the EduLeaders of Color R.I. April Meetup to speak and connect with other leaders and teachers of color who are committed to advancing equity in our schools, organizations, and institutions. Our convenings…
Read MoreMarch 2018: Dr. Barbara Mullen, Charon Rose, Seth Magaziner, and Reza Clifton at the Rhode Island State House
Are you committed to equity in education and beyond? Interested in connecting with other leaders and teachers of color leading the charge for educational equity? Have an innovative idea that you want to share with others in the community? Make sure to join us for our EduLeaders of Color RI March Meetup! Our convenings cultivate…
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