Fall Racial Equity Learning Exchange
Deepen your understanding of racial equity and get inspired to implement actionable change by attending the Fall Racial Equity Learning Exchange on Oct. 24. The event, presented by the Racial Equity Office, features nationally recognized leaders in racial equity who will guide attendees through key strategies for building anti-racist schools and systems.
The Fall Racial Equity Learning Exchange will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fellowship Church, 9330 N. Central Expressway. Space is limited to sign up to attend the session of your choice at bit.ly/REOFallLearningExchange.
The keynote speaker, Gregory C. Hutchings Jr., will deliver a powerful address titled “Getting Into Good Trouble: Building an Anti-Racist School & System.” Hutchings will share practical insights on how schools can confront systemic racism head-on and foster environments that empower all students, especially those from marginalized communities, to thrive.
In addition to the keynote, three expert-led sessions will provide participants with focused learning opportunities:
- Kendra Johnson will lead “When Treating All the Kids the SAME is the REAL Problem,” a session that tackles the root causes of racial achievement gaps. Dr. Johnson will demonstrate how to use real-time data to tailor instruction to students’ diverse needs while sharing strategies to build staff buy-in around the critical importance of racial equity.
- Jerry Hawkins, executive director of the Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation project, will present “Race & the Roots of Dallas: A Historical Journey.” Hawkins will explore the city’s complex racial history and its lasting impact on educational inequities, offering historical context for present-day challenges.
- Douglas S. Reed will lead a session on “Strategies for Building an Anti-Racist Classroom,” equipping educators with tools to create supportive learning environments.
