Discussion Series: Teaching Truth To Power

A New Discussion Series brought to you by the Center for Global Education

In this groundbreaking discussion series hosted by the Center for Global Education's, Dr. Anthony Jackson, Teaching Truth to Power looks at the root causes of systemic racism in public education, identifies exactly what it looks like, and empowers educators to do something about it! Using our global competence model as a framework, the discussion series will aim to educate teachers and to provide specific tools to use in classrooms to ensure all students are given equal opportunity to succeed.

Upcoming Discussions

beverly tatum

Supporting the Development of a Positive Racial Identity

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, an award-winning educational leader and best-selling author on the psychology of racism will provide insights on how to support a positive racial identity in all students. Monday, November 9, 2020 at 12:00 pm EST.
south asian students

Coming Soon (December 2020)! Identity Journeys with Dabba Dialogues: The South Asian American Student Experience

Meet our panel of South Asian students from across the country as they discuss their experiences with race, identity, and culture in schools today.
student panel

Coming Soon (December 2020)! Our Voices, Our Truth: The Impact of Social Injustice from the Student Perspective

Meet students from our ISSN and Chinese Language Partner Networks as they discuss how racial inequity and discrimination have impacted their schooling experiences.
john malloy

Dismantling Structural Racism in Education

Dr. Anthony Jackson sits down with John Malloy, former director of Toronto Public Schools, to discuss the challenges of racism in education. Monday, January 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm EST.
chinese teacher panel

Coming Soon (February 2021)! Addressing Race, Racism and Social Justice in Foreign Language Classrooms.

A panel of teachers from Asia Society's Chinese Language Partner Network will provide insights into how they address race, racism and social justice issues in their personal and professional lives.
leader panel

Coming Soon (March 2021)! School Leaders as Agents of Change

School leaders from Asia Society's Networks and partners will provide insights into how they have addressed issues of social injustice in recent months. Discover best practices from some of the best in the biz!