Speaking Engagements

Alejandro Diasgranados (DC Region '15) speaks about his experience bringing his class of 4th graders to his graduation at Teach For America DC Region's 9th annual Leadership Changing Lives gala.

“Shining a Bright Light on Educator SEL” will discuss ways you can engage in self-care through SEL. Dr. Patricia (Tish) Jennings, Professor of Education at the University of Virginia, shares the importance of SEL for educators. She moderates a panel with our award-winning teachers to share inspirational stories about how they support their fellow educators. Educators will come away with many ideas to refill their self-care cup.

The first installment of the Equity Summit Series features: U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten Pedro Noguera, Dean, USC Rossier School of Education Baruti Kafele, former principal from Newark, NJ Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Rosemarie Eller, Board President, White Plains Public Schools Melito Ramirez, Intervention Specialist, Walla Walla High School, Walla Walla, WA and 2021 RISE Award Winner Olivia Carter, School Counselor, Jefferson Elementary School, Cape Girardeau, MO and 2021 School Counselor of the Year Alejandro Diasgranados, Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Teacher, Aiton Elementary School and 2021 Washington, D.C. Teacher of the Year

Join us on October 28, 2021, as we explore how to lead best amidst adversity, prioritize social and emotional needs, teach with empathy, and establish a culture of trust so that both students and staff members can thrive, even in the midst of such uncertainty. During this webinar, our guest panelists will share how they are leading these efforts in their schools and throughout their communities. They will discuss: how to include social and emotional learning (SEL) in everyday practices; strategies to embed SEL practices into daily routines; the importance of a personal support network; strategies for self-care and ways for districts to support this; how schools are creating comfortable and inclusive environments where students feel safe and supported; and free resources that can be used throughout your district.

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sat down with three educators who have been working through the pandemic to ensure our students and families do not fall behind. Watch as they discuss their experiences and the impact the American Families Plan will make in our schools.