A Community Conversation with the American Educational Researchers Association (AERA) – Apr 10

Posted by American Educational Research Association on March 19, 2024

Community members in Philadelphia and the surrounding communities are invited to attend a conversation with leaders from the School District of Philadelphia and other individuals who work in K-12 education.

The purpose of this conversation will be to address, think about, and discuss factors that impact the social, emotional, and academic opportunities and outcomes for students in the School District of Philadelphia, and especially students of color who often under-perform academically due to a variety of factors.

The broad purposes of the session will be to (1) provide an opportunity for stakeholders (parents, students, social service agency representatives, city and community leaders) to engage in meaningful conversation with individuals who are on the front lines of educating children in the School District of Philadelphia, and, (2) provide an opportunity for educators to articulate their vision, goals, objectives, and leadership strategies as they relate to the overall mission of the School District of Philadelphia.

This conversation will address two themes of the 2024 AERA Annual Meeting: (1) Why do race and racism continue to plague educational opportunity? and, (2) What is required to imagine educational spaces free of racial injustice?

Please submit your RSVP here to attend this important and timely conversation between members of the Philadelphia community, leaders within the School District of Philadelphia, and members of the American Educational Researchers Association. (If you are attending the AERA Annual Meeting, you should register for this community conversation via Annual Meeting website.)

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

Location: Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, 3301 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19140

All RSVPs are requested by April 1st.

There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome! There will be light refreshments and door prizes.

Questions or changes to your RSVP can be directed to Dr. Linda C. Tillman, AERA Program Co-Chair, at ltillman@email.unc.edu.