Equity and social justice summit at Skyline College

SAN BRUNO, California – Skyline College will host a first of its kind Equity Summit on Friday, December 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. offering an opportunity for educators from throughout the region to engage in a teaching and learning experience center on educational equity. Dr. Angela Davis, activist, educator and scholar in social justice will deliver the keynote address.

The purpose of the summit is to immerse the educational community into the conversation about equity, race and student success through the scholarship of experts. “It is absolutely essential that we, as educators take time to intentionally engage in conversations around equality and social justice and deepen our own understanding of the reality many of today’s students live in. It is only through this understanding that we will be break down barriers so that students can succeed,” explained Skyline College president, Regina Stanback Stroud, Ed.D.

Twelve presenters representing diverse perspectives and approaches regarding equity in education will deliver 6 TedxTalk-style presentations along with 2 plenary sessions throughout the day. Full biographies for all speakers can be found on the Summit Webpage. Topics covered in the presentations and plenary sessions include

• Cultural Competency and Pedagogical Excellence, Critical STEM Pedagogy, The Connection Between Culture and Academic Achievement, Equitable Pedagogical Practices

Registration numbers have reached capacity for this event, however a waitlist has been started for those interested in attending. Those on the waitlist will be notified if space becomes available. To add your name to the waitlist, please register on the Summit webpage. The event will also be live streamed on Friday, December 9, 2016 at skylinecollege.edu. Media interested in covering the event are welcome to attend; please rsvp to [email protected].