19' Racial Equity Summit: Full Schedule

10:30am CDT

Afro-Caribbean Negritude

The audience will have an opportunity to learn about civil rights iconic figures who are also renowned in other arenas such as the literary arts, music, sports, and media.

Speakers

Airam Ruiz

K-12 Literacy Coordinator, Fort Worth ISD

Juan Rodriguez

Dual Language Coach, FWISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1122 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, RACE

10:30am CDT

From Kindergarten to 12th Grade Could Equal 13 Years a Slave

Participants walk away understanding “Slavery is not AFRICAN History, Slavery is an interruption of African history”

Speakers

Rickie Clark

Executive Director, Strategies to Elevate People

Rickie Clark is a lecturer, educational consultant, advocate, and Executive Director of the FWISD School District's My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Clark is a dynamic and influential motivator who has demonstrated a unique approach to working... Read More →

AfricaBeginningofCivilizationHandout pdf

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1110 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, RACE

10:30am CDT

Implicit “Unconscious” Bias

Educate, Inform, Impact and bring awareness to areas of Implicit “Unconscious” Bias and how it shows up everyday as well as provide solid objectives and a hands-on activity for overcoming bias not only in educational scenarios but in everyday examples.

Speakers

MiShon Landry

CEO | Inclusive Leader, Culture Consultants

MiShon Landry, CDP is a Certified Diversity Professional and owner of Culture Consultants located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.Culture Consultants is a strategic Consulting Firm designed to bridge the ever-increasing gap between Inclusion and Leadership. At Culture Consultants... Read More →

Microaggressions in the Classroom pdf

Culture Consultants Bridging The Gap Between Inclusion and Leadership 2 pdf

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1116 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EQUITY

10:30am CDT

Parent University: Engaging and Empowering Families

Our school has recently celebrated its 6th year of Parent University. This program is a 13- week course created by Manuel Jara Elementary Principal, Marta Plata, to help build stronger families by giving parents the confidence, tools, and skills they need to raise healthy, caring, and responsible children.

Speakers

Marta Plata

Principal, Manual Jara Elementary, Fort Worth ISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1115 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EXCELLENCE

10:30am CDT

SEL: A Pathway to Equity

Learning is an inherently social and emotional process. Equity in education means that all students can have access to the right resources they need at the right moment in their education, regardless of their cultural background, knowledge level, or socio-economic status. While education has always been focused on academic skills and content, there is a growing body of research and observational evidence showing the link between SEL, success in school, and happiness in life. In this session we will explore how paying more attention to SEL can benefit students’ confidence, improve the learning climate, and ultimately boost graduation rates.

Speakers

Amber Woodward

National Urban Education Team, McGraw-Hill Education

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
1214

SUMMIT, EQUITY

11:40am CDT

CRASH: a Lyricist Cafe

What happens when literacy and love collide with privilege and power? Come experience the amalgamation of masterfully curated questions from a philosopher, the rebirth of an artist, a spider hunter, once in a lifetime storytellers, and loads of vulnerability.

Speakers

Reggie Robinson

Change Maker in Chief, j'Wildcattaz Inc.

Philosopher, poet, and arsonist - Reggie Robinson is well versed in the intersections of art, strategy, and chaos. He's a leader’s leader who’s passionate about engineering epiphanies, tobasco sauce, and his adorable daughter Fox. Reggie has a wizardly way with words, teaching... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
BLACKBOX 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, RACE

11:40am CDT

It Takes a Village

1) Awareness of what statistics say about low socio-economic students; 2) Four strategies parents/stakeholders can implement to support learning; 3) How to get involved

Speakers

Amanda Coleman

Director, Policy & Planning, Policy and Planning Division, Fort Worth ISD

Dr. Coleman has over 20 years of experience supporting students from Pre-Kindergarten to post-secondary level as a teacher, administrator, researcher, curriculum writer and most recently as a policy director for Fort Worth ISD. Amanda has trained educators/parents in multiple states... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1115 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EXCELLENCE

11:40am CDT

Mapping Intersectionality: Using GIS mapping to explore school and community contexts

Learn to use GIS mapping as a tool for discussing intersectionality and deepening understanding of schools and community contexts; Gain a broader perspective on the influence of systemic racism on urban geography and policies that impact local schools

Speakers

Dr. Erin Atwood

Assistant Professor, TCU, Educational Leadership

Dr. Erin Atwood joined the TCU College of Education in 2016 as an Assistant Professor and works primarily with the Educational Leadership program. Her teaching emphasizes transformative social justice and interdisciplinary approaches to preparing educational leaders. Dr. Atwood’s... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1116 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EQUITY

11:40am CDT

Molding Diverse Minds Through Music

This session will demonstrate how music can be used to keep students culturally aware about diverse topics throughout society and the world!

Speakers

Thomas Mayfield

5th Grade Math Teacher, Fort Worth ISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1209 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EXCELLENCE

11:40am CDT

SEL: A Pathway to Equity

Speakers

Amber Woodward

National Urban Education Team, McGraw-Hill Education

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
1214

SUMMIT, EQUITY

11:40am CDT

Understanding Implicit Racial Bias and Equity

The purpose of this session will be to explore how implicit racial bias affects interactions and outcomes within school contexts. Participants will learn about what implicit racial bias is and how it can be measured. Research about Texas school diversity and equity as well as a case study in North Texas will help provide context and relevance. Ways to measure equity to help pinpoint areas for improvement will be discussed. Lastly, there will be a discussion of how participants can learn about their own implicit bias and how this awareness can help them mitigate harmful interactions based on those biases.

Speakers

Paige Tooley

Grad Student, Grad Student: Texas Christian University

Ms. Tooley graduated with her Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Texas at Arlington. Tooley spent 10 years operating her own tutoring business, which focused on math and math-related subjects. Currently, she is pursuing her MBA/Ed.D at Texas Christian University... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1122 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EQUITY