Making a Difference as Educators
Elder Ada Deer in conversation with Dr. Lisa Poupart
Friday, October 1, 2021
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
What does it mean to be an educator in Wisconsin? How has structural racism normalized itself in our education systems? How can we educate ourselves as educators? Equity in the College Classroom weaves together a diversity of voices, stories, and counter-stories from faculty, instructors, and students from each of Wisconsin's systems of higher education. Thought-provoking speakers will revisit the past with an eye on the future, inspiring our own self-reflections as educators, and engaging everyone in difficult yet necessary conversations. We will reflect on the ways in which structural racism has shaped higher education and the strategies by which instructors can implement anti-racist practices in the classroom. Student presenters will reflect on the strengths of their communities and the traumatic impact of racism on student success. Participants will discuss how they can become anti-racist educators and increase their support of students who have been impacted by structural racism. Whatever your position and experience, we invite you to join us as we explore meaningful ways to become more inclusive and effective educators.
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