The U.S. Department of Education will host the Conference on Equity in Opportunity, October 26-27, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. The theme is Raising the Bar: Elevating Educator Diversity to Enhance Educational Experiences. Join the 1.5-day event as we discuss priorities for a diverse workforce in education, identify hurdles to making a diverse workforce a reality, disseminate and amplify promising practices, and share information about grant funding to increase equity and access to funding opportunities. The conference aims to foster thoughtful conversations around how to ensure that every student has access to outstanding, well-prepared, well-supported educators who reflect the diversity of the students they serve.
Themes for the event:
1. Growing and retaining a talented and diverse educator workforce
2. Supporting a culture of wellness and belonging
3. Ensuring diverse backgrounds and perspectives are visible components in the learning context
4. Safeguarding students’ access to well-rounded perspectives that are culturally inclusive, responsive, and equitable
5. Highlighting the White House's Initiatives on advancing educational equity, excellence and economic opportunities for all students, by strengthening its partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Minority Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities
Who should attend?
• Grant-writers and managers
• Superintendents, principals, and district-wide decision makers
• Project and program managers
• Teacher leaders seeking grant application opportunities and support
Attendees will:
• Understand and utilize resources to accomplish the Administration’s priorities for a diverse workforce in education and how it impacts P20 communities
• Amplify and advance effective practices
• Learn about and leverage philanthropic and Department funding opportunities
