Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Living equity in your work
Presenters: Yenetta Harper, John Merrill and Harriet D. Moore
Defining equity, teaching and leading with equity, making equity central to education – all of these are needs that educators at every level of education systems are working to do. Equity is at the center of Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning and in our organization’s work to ensure access to high-quality professional learning. How can education systems highlight equity in both conversation and policy and then, importantly, put those principles into action? What does it mean to be a principal, instructional coach, or district leader who is centering equity in actionable ways? What tools and examples exist that can help leaders at the school, district/province and state levels have conversations about equity and then act on those conversations to lead change that promotes equitable
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Presenters
Yenetta Harper's career in education began as an English teacher for the Hamilton City School District. After six years of teaching, she left Hamilton City schools and began her career in administration with the Cincinnati Public School district.
John Merrill is in his fifth year as principal of Montgomery Elementary School in San Antonio’s North East ISD. During his tenure, Montgomery has seen dramatic increases in its state school rating while fostering an environment that empowers all students to grow and succeed academically, socially, and emotionally through strategies that support teacher understanding of student backgrounds and effective school-community partnerships.
Harriet Moore has served as Sarasota School District's first director of innovation and equity since February 2021. In this role, she facilitates the implementation of cultural responsibility and training throughout the district; chairs the District Equity Committee; and guides innovative approaches to different instructional delivery models—including virtual, face-to-face, and blended learning—for students.
Thursday, November 3, 3 - 4 PM Eastern
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