Equity Conference 2022: Equity is Love in Action

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a national crisis of educational disruption and disengagement across the P-16 pipeline. This session will focus on direct high school to college enrollment, persistence and completion. The presenters conducted a survey with San Diego High School seniors and SDSU EOP students to acquire a deeper understanding of the unique needs they face and compared these findings with a national survey sample. The presenters will share what was learned from the students and a set of recommendations for all educational staff who assist students with postsecondary planning during and after the pandemic.

This workshop will share Lynwood Unified School District's quest to establish a more culturally inclusive curriculum Pre-K - 12th grade.  Participants will be guided through a process they can use to evaluate their own curriculum, hear student voice,and ensure students can see themselves reflected in what they learn. Real practitioners will share their work on curriculum assessment, designing a culturally relevant curriculum which includes the Social Justice Standards, how to infuse culture into core content subject areas, as well as the establishment of an Ethnic Studies Cohort.

Schools play an essential role in helping newcomers adapt and contribute as they integrate into our communities and society at large. By understanding the socio-emotional, linguistic, and academic needs of newcomers and by learning how to create an asset-oriented welcoming environment, administrators and teachers enhance learning for not only the newcomer student, but for the entire learning community.

This workshop will share Lynwood Unified School District's quest to establish a more culturally inclusive curriculum Pre-K - 12th grade.  Participants will be guided through a process they can use to evaluate their own curriculum, hear student voice,and ensure students can see themselves reflected in what they learn. Real practitioners will share their work on curriculum assessment, designing a culturally relevant curriculum which includes the Social Justice Standards, how to infuse culture into core content subject areas, as well as the establishment of an Ethnic Studies Cohort.