On Tuesday, August 2, join us for the next conversation in our racial justice series entitled, "From Surviving to Thriving: Social Justice through the Lens of Educational Equity," with Tremaine Sanders, educator, writer, poet, singer, and TikTok creator.
America's education system should provide an equitable education to all students, centering students' needs. Yet, from the earliest origins of American education, those who have historically been marginalized and under-resourced by the public school system, including Black and Brown students, have received less and inferior access and resources compared to white students.
A lack of quality education has created a great divide in our society. Those who receive a quality education have better prospects for their futures and the ability to grow generational wealth. While those who do not, often languish in low-paying jobs with dire prospects. Disparities in everything from the availability of educational materials to punitive disciplinary practices disproportionately impact students of color. This fuels an already unjust society that leaves many unable to thrive. To begin creating a just society, the focus must be on implementing an equitable educational system. The fight for social justice must include a persistent and passionate striving for improved outcomes for America's students, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Tremaine Sanders is an educator by day with nearly 15 years of experience, and a writer, poet, singer, TikTok creator, and lover of all things creative by night. Ms. Sanders is from Louisiana and now lives in Houston, TX with her family. She holds an M.ED. in education leadership, an Ed.S. in English education, and an M.ED. in English education from Louisiana State University. She also holds a B.A. in secondary education from Southern University and A&M College.
We hope you can join us for this conversation. Register here.
