Educational leaders have struggled to meet the needs of public school students for decades. There aresolutions to increasing the teaching and learning in public schools. The answers start with self-efficacy. James
Baldwin once stated, “Not everything we face can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
Educational Equity 101 will challenge educators to look at their beliefs and how they impact the teaching and
learning of students in diverse communities. The core of the course focuses on addressing self-awareness,
socialization, and unconscious biases to work through them and increase student academic achievement.
The course is created for public school educators to develop understanding of mental mindsets, cultural
glasses, stereotypes, and socialization impact on instructional practices. Participants will engage in
discussion, debate, and participate in activities to enhance their professional and personal growth.