Session 1- Addressing Educational Inequities in the wake of Covid-19 (Podcast is being revised for increased accessibility. The revised podcast will be available in early October).
- richardlong1854
- Sep 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 2
Session 1: Addressing Educational Inequities in the wake of Covid-19
Description: This podcast will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic widened longstanding educational inequities and what it will take to address them. Listeners will learn and be able to think about strategies grounded in the science of learning and development, understand why these approaches are critical for advancing robust learning, thriving, and equity, and explore principles of application in schools and communities. Organizations, tools, materials, and research will be identified that can support implementation and adaptation.
Panelists: Gloria Ladson-Billings, Michael Feuer.
Commentators: Bob Wise, Scott Palmer.
Bios:
Gloria Ladson-Billings: Gloria Ladson-Billings is Professor Emerita and former Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is a past President of AERA, a member of the National Academy of Education, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is best known for her groundbreaking work on culturally relevant pedagogy and for introducing the concept of the “educational debt” as a reframing of achievement gaps. Her influential books include
The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children. Ladson-Billings’ leadership and scholarship illustrate how SoLD and culturally responsive teaching intersect to promote equity, belonging, and transformative learning.
Michael Feuer: Michael J. Feuer, Ph.D., is Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development and Professor of Education Policy at George Washington University, where he also holds appointments in public policy and international affairs. He is a past President of the National Academy of Education, a past President of the Society for Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Educational Research Association. Feuer has served on numerous National Academies committees and on the Board of International Comparative Studies at the U.S. Department of Education. His scholarship addresses education policy, methodology, and the science of learning and development, with a strong focus on equity. He has authored multiple books and more than.
Bob Wise: Bob Wise is the former Governor of West Virginia and past President of the Alliance for Excellent Education. At the Alliance, he launched Future Ready Schools, which supports school districts in integrating digital learning to expand equity and opportunity. Wise also helped lead the Global Science of Learning Education Network, connecting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide to translate the
science of learning into practice. His leadership reflects a lifelong commitment to ensuring all students can thrive in a changing society through equitable access to high-quality learning environments.
Scott Palmer: Scott Palmer, J.D., is a Founding Partner at EducationCounsel, where he leads work on equity, accountability, and systems change. He previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education and was Senior Legal and Policy Advisor for the White House Initiative on Race. Palmer has advised school districts, states, and national organizations on civil rights and education equity issues, including on initiatives that apply the science of learning and development to create equitable, thriving school systems. His work bridges law, policy, and practice to dismantle disparities and foster robust learning opportunities.
References related to Session # 1 –
Links to the commissioned papers by the National Academy of Education
Description of the project the resulted in the commissioned papers and reports from discussions
Book by Michael Feuer cited in podcast – Can Schools Save Democracy? Civics education and the common good.
Scott Palmer referred to a set of 2017 meetings – this is the report
Materials following the discussion of the Science of Learning and Development