The Power Up Series is a partnership between the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Excellence, Equity, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and Discovery Education that consists of a collection of engagements in the Black community that will serve as critical touchpoints in advancing education, equity, and economic opportunity best practices and resources. During this event, you will hear directly from different federal agencies about the resources available to advance equity and economic opportunity in the Black community.

Dr. Kishimoto will be moderating a panel with Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent, Ithaca City School District, discussing insights from work unfolding in the classrooms today on how to cultivate student and teacher voice and agency.

October 12, 2023 – October 13, 2023
The Power Up Series is a partnership between the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Excellence, Equity, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans and Discovery Education. It consists of a collection of engagements in the Black community that will serve as critical touchpoints in advancing education, equity, and economic opportunity best practices and resources. During this event, you will hear directly from different federal agencies about the resources available to advance equity and economic opportunity in the Black community.

This series is a White House Black Initiative effort to promote equitable access to resources that serve the needs of Black students, families, and communities.

EVENT DETAILS:

• A day and a half of programming for educators, students and community members in Suwanee, Georgia

• Audience: Grassroots community leaders, the Black business community, Black community leaders in the areas of economics, housing, healthcare, and education

• Location: J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center in Suwanee, GA

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• Many different sessions and topics covered, including a powerful session moderated by Dr. Kishimoto:

  • Insights from the classroom and cultivating student and teacher voice and agency

  • Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST, Location: Board Room

  • Panelists:

    • Dr. Calvin J. Watts | Superintendent, Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA

    • Dr. Devon Horton | Superintendent, DeKalb County School District, GA

    • Dr. Lisa Herring | Strategic Advisor to the Secretary of Education (former Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools)

  • Moderators:

    • Dr. Luvelle Brown | Superintendent, Ithaca City Schools, NY

    • Dr. Christina Kishimoto | Founder & CEO, Voice4Equity

  • Facilitator: Mrs. Ronique Hicks | Senior Director Education Partnerships, Discovery Education