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Child care and early childhood education has historically had inequities that impact student readiness as students enter kindergarten. Students without consistent access to high-quality early education, whether in the home or a child care center, often enter kindergarten behind their peers with greater access. These inequities have been furthered by COVID-19, as many child care centers were forced to close, and many parents struggled to balance work with high-quality educational opportunities for young children. As students enter kindergarten, these challenges are even more present, as students not only have to adjust to full-time schooling, but also are faced with either virtual learning or non-traditional in-person learning. This session will discuss challenges early childhood and kindergarten teachers are facing in providing students with a high-quality, equitable education, and state-level solutions for addressing some of these challenges.

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As schools and school districts seek to address systemic racism, they must continue to address the issue of policing in schools and how it leads to the criminalization and dehumanization of BIPOC students. Research shows that there is little correlation between increased police presence and improvements to school safety. However, the research is quite clear on the benefits of investing in school mental health resources: the presence of mental health providers in schools improves both student outcomes and overall school safety. In this webinar, hear from activists, educators, and attorneys as they discuss the investments critical to supporting students’ social and emotional needs while exploring the relationships schools have with police.

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The suspension of 2020 assessments is a roadblock for measuring growth, but it’s not the end of the road: states can and should continue to measure student growth in 2021. Growth data will be crucial to understanding how COVID-19 impacted student progress and ensuring every student gets the support they need to get back on track for success.

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For decades, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a critical role in providing postsecondary opportunities for students of color, but have never truly received public financial support that is commensurate with their impact. Join us for a discussion with current state and federal leaders around support for HBCUs with a special focus on the inequities that exist in state and federal funding of HBCUs, how these inequities can be addressed through policy, and the crucial role that HBCUs serve. This webinar is a collaboration between the Governing Principals and Race & Education series.

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Are you a podcast listener? The latest episode of our new podcast series, As Yet Untold, ([link removed]) is out now! Former New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez - the nation's first Hispanic female governor as well as first female governor of New Mexico - accomplished impressive feats in the field of education during her tenure. Listen in wherever you find your podcasts!

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