This year’s theme, BUILDING COMMUNITY, BUILDING HOPE, will feature a compelling meld of national and local speakers. County Administrator Steve O’Malley, Mayor Tim Kabat, and Superintendent of Schools Randy Nelson will begin the exciting day at 8:00 am. As in year’s past, a breakfast consisting of fruit, muffins, bagels, donuts, orange juice, milk, and coffee will be provided starting approximately 7:30 am. (Note: Lunch will also be provided.)
Wisconsin has been identified as the worst state in the nation for African American children when it comes to several measures, a number of which are related to education including racial disparities in graduation rates, test scores, and school discipline. At the same time, we live in an era of post-racial politics where many believe the best way to address racial inequalities in schooling is to take a colorblind approach. But is this the best way? This session addresses many of our preconceived notions about race, identifies examples of colorblind racism in schools today, and offers suggestions for how to engage in antiracism in education for people coming to this work from multiple entry points.
