Join the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center at WestEd for an enlightening discussion reflecting on the enduring legacy of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (Pacific)
We are bringing together voices to share perspectives on the significant influences the Brown Decision and the Civil Rights Act have had on civil rights in education, including African American, American Indian, Mexican American students, women and girls, immigrants, students with disabilities, linguistically diverse students, and LGBTQ+ students.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the impact of the Brown Decision and the Civil Rights Act on educational civil rights for various student populations
- Discover strategies for upholding the civil rights of all students amidst current challenges
Speakers
- Dr. Rob Darrow, Director of Research and Professional Learning, Safe Schools Project Santa Cruz County
- Dr. Cynthia Glover Woods, Vice President, California State Board of Education
- Dr. Kenji Hakuta, Professor of Education, Stanford University
- William Thorne Jr., Retired Utah Court of Appeals Judge, WestEd Board of Directors
About Western Educational Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC)
The WEEAC is one of four Equity Assistance Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide technical assistance and training to promote equitable education opportunities and resources. With content expertise and deep knowledge of our expansive region, we are ready to partner with you on equity issues related to desegregation, chronic absence, and more. Learn more.