Webinar Series – The Intersection: Racism, Protest and Schools
Explore the intersection of racism, protest and public schools in this hour-long webinar series, complimentary for members. Click each session for more information including panelists and how to register.
Sessions
- Thursday, June 18 – Intersections: Addressing This Moment
Will be available for replay via myPSBA.org
This webinar invites PA district leaders to discuss the context of national protest related to the deaths of George Floyd as well as other unarmed black men and women who have died. It will explore the intersection of racism, protest and public schools with a panel of Pennsylvania public school leaders. - Thursday, June 25 – Building the Foundation for Equity and Trauma-Informed Approaches Through Policy
This webinar identifies the purpose of an equity policy and outlines the resources and steps PSBA provides to members in adopting an equity policy for their school entity. PSBA's new trauma-informed approach policy will also be discussed during the webinar. We will explore how a focus on educational equity and trauma-informed approaches can be part building a strong foundation for your school entity to combat racism, discrimination, marginalization and trauma affecting students. - Monday, June 29 – Understanding the Board's Role
This webinar invites district leaders to reflect on the role of the school board in moving education systems toward equity. It will explore how board leadership plays an important role in moving a school system towards equity and away from systemic racism and unaddressed marginalization of students.