Date: September 4, 2024

On September, 4, 2024, the Equity Assistance Center-South and the National Academy of Education hosted a webinar exploring the importance of addressing K-12 school racial, ethnic, and economic segregation. This session featured insights from leading experts and school leaders on the significant harms segregation inflicts on students and society. Attendees gained valuable knowledge on initiatives and strategies designed to proactively combat segregation and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.

Speakers included:

  • Eshé Collins, Director, Equity Assistance Center-South
  • Amy Berman, Deputy Director, National Academy of Education
  • Effie Mcmillian, Chief Equity Officer, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
  • Frank Pantano, Executive Director, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
  • Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Lucas Hostetter, Director of Strategic Planning, Richmond Public Schools

Download one-pager: EAC Flyer – How to Address Racial Ethnic and Segregation