Committee Addressing Race (in) Education NTAP Presentation Wednesday August 22, 2007

Welcome and Congratulations!

Enduring Understandings CARE committee has existed for ten years to address the gap in achievement of African American students and promote diversity. Parents of color are concerned about, and want to support the progress of their children. Culture plays a critical role in school experience and achievement.

History of CARE 1996 Former Superintendent Magill listened to concerns of parents and community members 10 years of work to understand and address the needs of AA students Serves in an advisory capacity to administration on issues of race and culture Recent initiatives DVMSAC, summer programs, additional reading and math specialists, minority hiring fair, cultural proficiency leadership,

Parental Concern and Support Ms. Brenda Collins and Ms. Juliet Jeter What parents want for their children… What parents need from you…

Cultural Proficiency: Expectations Carousel Walk - Stereotypes “The Stereotype Trap” Cultural Conflict - Home vs School Lisa Delpit, Other Peoples’ Children Beverly Daniel Tatum, Why Do All the Black Kids Sit Together in the Cafeteria?

Cultural Proficiency: Classroom Climate Culture Impacts Learning Isolation - video Teacher Expectations and Support

Cultural Proficiency: Pedagogy Culturally specific learning styles Understanding the impact of culture Ability to recognize and confront subtle and institutional racism

Enduring Understandings CARE committee exists to promote diversity. Parents of color are concerned and need your support Culture plays a critical role in school experience and achievement.

An Invitation… Think about how Culture impacts your classroom. Engage in Courageous Conversations ! Continue to pursue the many opportunities for professional development you will find in LMSD!