Decolonizing Education
Conference
Lynnwood Event Center
3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
04-05 December 2024
The Conference
Four days of powerful conversations
04-05 December 2024
Equity in Education Coalition presents our Decolonizing Education Conference a multi-day gathering – to advance the education community’s understanding of and practices around anti-racism and equity.
Bringing together educators, parents, students, school board members, legislators, education advocates, and community-based organizations, this conference will thoroughly examine the intersection of racism in education and intentionally center the voices, experiences, and expertise of people of color – Native/Indigenous, Black, and Immigrant/Refugee.
Through this conference we will: 1) share tools and create networks to make decolonizing education possible; 2) develop participant understanding of anti-racism and equity; 3) position EEC as a megaphone and vehicle; and 4) mobilize advocates for future actions.
By the end of the 3 days, EEC aims to animate organizing, advocacy, and policymaking strategies, in Washington and nationwide, that work to undo institutional racism in educational systems.
Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational national speakers.
Jane Elliott is a recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education. She has been a guest lecturer at numerous colleges and universities and has been a guest on various television shows, including The Today Show, Tonight with Johnny Carson, Donahue, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
She is hailed as the leader in diversity training and a veteran presenter who has addressed groups ranging from colleges and universities to civil service organizations, elementary schools, corporations, and businesses.
Cheryl Brown Henderson, Daughter of Lead Plaintiff, Brown v Board of Education, Civil Rights & Education Advocate
Cheryl is the Founding President of The Brown Foundation for Educational Equity,
Excellence and Research, and owner of Brown & Associates, an educational consulting firm. She has an extensive background in education, business, and civic leadership, having served on and chaired various local, state, and national Boards. In addition, she has two decades of experience in political advocacy, public policy implementation, and federal legislative development.
Luis Ortega (he/they) is a multidisciplinary storyteller, facilitator, narrative strategist, and the founder and director at Storytellers for Change.
Over the last 16 years, Luis has worked with youth, educators, and cross-sector leaders to harness the power of narrative to co-imagine, craft, and share stories to build an equitable world. His research and consulting work focuses on asset-based storytelling, racial equity, narrative change, healing, culturally responsive education, leadership, and organizational development.
About Equity in Education Coalition
The EEC is founded, led, and staffed by people of color. We believe our state cannot and will not end the opportunity gap without hearing the voices of black and brown people on education issues, and we are the platform for these voices.
Sponsors
