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Challenge Friday: Joining the National Discussion about Critical Race Theory and Antiracism in Schools
Friday, June 18, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
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Challenge Friday: Joining the National Discussion about
Critical Race Theory and Antiracism in Schools

Date: Friday, June 18th
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Despite the vital need for critical race and antiracism curriculum in our schools (k-12 and higher education), efforts to remove it have ramped up in many regions of the country. EdD programs must respond in ways that center the needs of marginalized students--those who are most affected by these egregious endeavors. For us to respond appropriately, we must first dive deeper into the problem. What does this resistance look like (e.g. local or state legislation, organizational guidelines, etc.)? How is it manifesting? What are leaders, teachers, and students experiencing? Why is this happening? What might our role be and how do we engage in ways that that center and compel the needs of marginalized students?

Please join the leaders of CPED's Social Justice CIG, as we attempt to address these questions together.
 

Moderated by:

Kofi Lomotey

Kofi Lomotey

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kofi Lomotey is the Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Western Carolina University. He has been a university professor, department chair, provost, president and chancellor. His research interests include urban schools, African American students in higher education, and African American principals. He has published more than 50 books, articles in professional journals and book chapters.

Jess Weiler

Jess Weiler

Jess Weiler is an Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Educational Leadership Program at Western Carolina University. She served as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Leadership Coach in PK-12 schools for over 15 years before moving into academia. She continues to serve as a Coach for ICS for Equity™ helping build systems-level, organizational equity capacity. Her research is focused upon leadership preparation and competence for equitable and just schools.

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