Name: Ethnic Studies: Why Is It Essential to Student-Centered and Equitable Learning?
Start: 2021-05-25T13:00:00-0500
End: 2021-05-25T14:00:00-0500

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Ethnic Studies: Why Is It Essential to Student-Centered and Equitable Learning?

The session will feature scholars and educators across Minnesota colleges and universities, where they will:

Describe what they are doing to transform knowledge, practice, and learning with Ethnic Studies,
Discuss why all K-12 students in MN need this kind of education,
Share why it is essential for K-12 curriculum and academic standards to include ethnic studies, and;
Offer examples of what this looks like in classrooms.

Speakers

Danyika Leonard

Policy Director, Education Evolving/Teacher Powered Schools

As policy director at Education Evolving, Danyika advocates for policies that clear barriers and create opportunities for educators to design student-centered learning experiences. That is, learning experiences that equitably honor the unique assets, interests, identities, and aspirations... Read More →