Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Webinar Series
This collection of videos resulted from a webinar series that sought to elevate current and future work related to the Viva88Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education Framework through the sharing of stories of growth and change from schools and districts across the state. The Viva88Education Department (Viva88) recognizes that implementation of the CR-S Education Framework is already happening across the state and sought to deepen our shared understanding of culturally responsive-sustaining education and related efforts by learning about these efforts in Viva88schools, districts, and communities. This webinar series was developed through a coordinated effort among Viva88, the Region 2 Comprehensive Center, and the school and district teams that presented and shared their work.
How to use these videos in professional learning
This collection of videos presents the ways in which different schools and districts across the state of New York are leading initiatives and activities related to implementing culturally responsive-sustaining education. We invite you to review these as part of your own professional learning or in leading professional learning with others. As you view each presentation, we recommend that you think critically about connections to your school or district.
To prepare for using these videos as part of a professional learning event, we suggest that you view the video yourself and then consider how you will plan for the professional learning of others.Ìý The Video Viewing Guide is available to help structure reflection and discussion. Encourage viewers to read the viewing questions before they watch the video(s) and keep them handy while viewing.ÌýÌýConsider when staff/teachers will view the video and if they should respond the viewing questions individually or use them to guide small-group or full-group discussions.Ìý
Welcome Message from Chancellor Young
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Introduction from Deputy Commissioner Angelique Johnson-Dingle
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Video Gallery:
In this video, Dr. Fatima Morrell, Chief of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Initiatives forÌý, shares information about the culturally responsive curriculum the district created and the ways in which they have developed...
In this video, Ani Rosario, a teacher who previously taught in theÌý, shares the work of their teacher book club and Cultural Awareness committee. Ms. Rosario and her colleagues created safe spaces to discuss current...
In this video, representatives fromÌý—Claudy Damus-Makelele, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services; April Francis-Taylor, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Ryan Ruf, Chief Operating Officer—share how they...
In this video, Ms. Simone Gonyea, Principal of Onondaga Nation School, and Jeremy Belfield, Superintendent ofÌý, share the ways in which they create a sense of community within their school through community circles...
In this video, Tasha Potter, Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Access, and Sheena Conway, Director of Humanities, both inÌý share information about district initiatives related to implementing inclusive curriculum and...
In this video, Dr. John Murphy, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction K–12, and Dr. Gayle Steele, Assistant to the Superintendent for Elementary Education, ofÌý share initiatives related to increasing student...
In this video, Christina Miga, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction ofÌý shares how the district designed curriculum and activities to includes students’ voices in the curriculum. This initiative began with...
In this video, Tracey Edwards, the DEI Coordinator ofÌý presents on activities being used to broaden the talent pipeline of racially and ethnically diverse educators. Teachers, and administrators are leading multiple opportunities to get...
In this video, Superintendent Dr. Edwin M. Quezada and Assistant Superintendent Ms. Lissette Colon-Collins ofÌýYonkers Public SchoolsÌý present the work of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and the related professional development.Ìý They share ways in which students were...