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SUMMARY:Wrongful Incarceration: A Conversation With Centurion Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Wrongful Incarceration: A Conversation With Centurion Leaders\n \nBlack people comprise almost 14% of the U.S. population\, yet the Innocence Project indicates that about 58 percent of wrongful incarcerations involve Black people. On Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day of Service\, The Racial Equity Initiative\, Inc. collaborates with  Global Citizen 365 to bring you a free webinar with leaders from Centurion\, the world’s oldest innocence organization.  Executive Director Paul Casteleiro and Assistant Executive Director Christina Francois will discuss the mechanisms of wrongful incarceration\, a current case\, and what communities can do to lower the risk of people being wrongly accused.\nPlease RSVP for this free event below.
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/wrongful-incarceration-a-conversation-with-centurion-leaders/
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SUMMARY:New Jersey's Early Literacy Crisis: Disrupting Business as Usual
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey’s Early Literacy Crisis: Disrupting Business as Usual\nThe Racial Equity Initiative Inc. presents a virtual panel hosted by Dr. Sandra Donnay. \nTuesday\, May 30th\, 2023\n6 PM EST/5 PM CST \nFeaturing: \nPaula White\, Executive Director\, JerseyCAN\nThe current executive director of JerseyCan\, Paula White has taught elementary grades\, founded and led a public charter school\, and served as the New Jersey Department of Education’s Chief Turnaround Officer in charge of public-school improvement statewide. She also led flagship chapters of two national education nonprofit organizations. Her strong\, informed voice on education and social policy has resulted in her being featured across various media including News 12 New Jersey\, Chalkbeat\, NPR\, CBS News\, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. She led the first cross-sector team on chronic absenteeism in New Jersey\, and her work elsewhere has resulted in broad policy changes including universal dyslexia screening for K-2 students and the expansion of restorative justice programs in public schools. \n \nDr. Kymyona Burk\, Senior Policy Fellow\, Early Literacy\, Foundation for Excellence in Education\nIn her role as Senior Policy Fellow for Early Literacy\, Dr. Burk supports states pursuing a comprehensive approach to K-3 reading policy by assisting state leaders in building new or improving existing K-3 reading policies\, with a heavy focus on supporting successful policy implementation. Dr. Burk most recently served as the Executive Director for the Jackson Public School District’s Office of Teaching and Learning leading all aspects of the School District’s instructional programming. Prior to this role\, Dr. Burk was the State Literacy Director at the Mississippi Department of Education where she led the implementation of Mississippi’s Literacy-Based Promotion Act. \nDr. Susan B. Neuman\, Professor of Childhood and Literacy Instruction\, New York University\nDr. Neuman is a specialist in early literacy development; whose research and teaching interests include early childhood policy\, curriculum\, and early reading instruction for children who live in poverty. In her role as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education\, Dr. Neuman established the Early Reading First program\, developed the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program\, and was responsible for all activities in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Act. She has written more than 100 articles and authored and edited eleven books. \nDr. Heather Peske\, President National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ)\nIn 2022\, Dr. Heather Peske was named NCTQ’s next President. She comes to NCTQ from her role as Senior Associate Commissioner for Instructional Support in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) where she implemented policies and programs across teacher development\, educator preparation\, and curriculum and instruction that drove historic improvements for students—including record graduation rates\, the highest rating NAEP performance\, and dramatic increases in higher-education participation and success. After having started her career as an elementary teacher in Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, Dr. Peske served as Director of Teacher Quality at The Education Trust and later as the Vice President of Programs at Teach Plus. \nDr. Joshua Aronson\, Associate Professor\, the School of Culture\, Education\, and Human Development\, New York University\nDr. Aronson is internationally known for his pioneering research on “stereotype threat” with Claude Steele and “growth mindset” interventions. Dr. Aronson’s work has been featured in popular books like Blink\, NurtureShock\, Mindset\, Drive\, Nerve\, Choke\, Grit — and longer titles like Lean In\, How Children Succeed\, Intelligence and How to Get It\, and Whistling Vivaldi. His work has been referenced in four Supreme Court cases\, is widely cited in Law\, Education\, Psychology\, and human development. Listed by Education Week among most influential education scholars in America\, Dr. Aronson is the editor of Improving Academic Achievement (Academic Press) and is co-author of The Social Animal. \nPlease RSVP below to reserve your spot for this event.
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/nj-early-literacy-crisis-disrupting-business-as-usual/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Racial Equity Initiative%2C Inc.":MAILTO:donnay@theracialequityinitiative.org
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SUMMARY:Just Discipline: An Antidote to The School to Prison Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Dismantling Racism Starts Here:\nELIMINATE THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE\nNationally\, about 38% of Black children experience out -of-school- suspensions while Blacks comprise only about 13% of the American population.  Out of school suspensions do not work\, and channels Black children out of public schools and into the criminal justice system. \nWe invite you to join The Racial Equity Initiative’s Martin Luther King Day of Service webinar in collaboration with Global Citizen 365 \nMonday January 17th\, 11:00AM (EST)/10:00AM (CST) to 12:15PM (EST)/11:15 (CST) \n Just Discipline: An Antidote to the School to Prison Pipeline \nFeaturing: \nDr. James Huguley\, Associate Professor\, University of Pittsburgh\, and Just Discipline Principal Investigator. Associate Dean\, School of Social Work \nRudy Bankston\, President\, i Am We\, Writer\, Restorative Justice Consultant and Coach \nShawn E. Thomas\, Just Discipline Project Director at the Center on Race and Social Problems \nPlease RSVP below to reserve your spot for this event.
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/just-discipline-an-antidote-to-the-school-to-prison-pipeline/
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SUMMARY:Introducing The Racial Equity Initiative: A Think Tank Devoted to Dismantling Racism
DESCRIPTION:October 7th\, 2021\, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Eastern \nIntroducing The Racial Equity Initiative: A Think Tank Devoted to Dismantling Racism \nPromoting a Cultural Understanding of the Psychology of Racism \nProviding Evidence –Based Solutions \nRegistration for this event is not yet open.
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/introducing-the-racial-equity-initiative/
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SUMMARY:How Do We Raise Children To Have Racial Empathy?
DESCRIPTION:May 26th\, 2021\, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Eastern \nHow Do We Raise Children To Have Racial Empathy? \nHow Early Life Experiences Shaped the Racial Views of Local Activists \nA Panel Discussion of non-Blacks (moderated by a Black woman) \nPaul Blodgett\nLucky Bommireddy\nYuri  Marder\nAmy Miller  \nModerated by Sandra M. Donnay\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/how-do-we-raise-children-to-have-racial-empathy/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Racial Equity Initiative%2C Inc.":MAILTO:donnay@theracialequityinitiative.org
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Causes and Mechanisms of Racism
DESCRIPTION:Testimonies\n“I wanted to let you know how your presentation continues to impact me and to thank you. The illustrations of what (so complex) underpins racism- and what perpetuates the continuation brought my learning and awareness to deepening levels. And it continues.” \n“We have had texts\, emails\, and phone calls telling us what your presentations meant to some of the attendees and that they want to continue the dialogue.”
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/understanding-the-causes-and-mechanisms-of-racism/
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SUMMARY:Presidential Inaugural Committee Event The Impact of Racism on Black Bodies\, COVID-19 and Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Testimonies\n“When thinking about health inequalities I never thought about telomeres before. Unbelievable…shocking and chilling info.” \n“Thank you very much for your presentation. I learned so much and am inspired to learn more.” \n“Your presentation on Monday was so informative. Is it possible to share the recording?”
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/presidential-inaugural-committee-event-the-impact-of-racism-on-black-bodies-covid-19-and-self-care/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Nature of Prejudice in Society and The Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Testimonies\n“Thank you for facilitating an enriching and vibrant discussion on how we can take a leading role in bringing about positive change in organizations\, schools\, and/or our communities… we hope you will come back to present again in 2021” \n“Hello Dr. Donnay\, thank you for a wonderful presentation. I would love to connect to stay current on your upcoming presentations and research!”
URL:https://www.theracialequityinitiative.org/event/understanding-the-nature-of-prejudice-in-society-and-the-workplace/
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