The Community Network Council proudly announces EquityED 2024, an antiracist education conference aimed at fostering transformative teaching and advancing equity in education. Themed "Becoming Antiracist: Reimagining an Equitable Society through Transformative Teaching," EquityED will be a pivotal event for educators, school administrators, community leaders and advocates dedicated to addressing racial biases and fostering inclusive cultures within educational institutions.

Dates: Wednesday October 2 and Thursday October 3, 2024
Location: Hilton Seatac Airport & Conference Center, 17620 International Boulevard SeaTac, WA 98188

Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Joy Degruy of Portland State University, author of “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing”.
Dr. Fatima Stanford, pediatric physician, researcher, and health policy expert at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Ben Danielson, pediatric physician and Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington Medical School.
EquityED will offer attendees a comprehensive exploration of tools, skills, inspiration, and insights crucial for combating racial biases, preventing trauma, and nurturing inclusive environments in schools and organizations.

If you are ready to grow in these areas, you should attend our conference!
cultural competence and culturally responsive teaching
identifying, examining, and dismantling racial and gender biases
understanding trauma's impact on teaching and learning
conflict management facilitating participation and debate around divisive topics adapting teaching methods to better serve Black students increasing connection and trust with Black students improving academic engagement for Black students fostering a school culture where Black students feel valued, supported, understood, nurtured, and a sense of belonging networking and building community with like-minded educators and leaders

Register and learn more details at https://equityed2024.org/