State Superintendent Tony Thurmond's Press Conference-June 1, 2020


After reviewing State Superintendent Tony Thurmond's Press Conference (see link below), what are you going to do? What can you do to help change the mindset, behavior, culture/norms and practices, belief system and values of your school organization in order to help combat implicit bias and social injustice? What type of Professional Development tools or curriculums would you consider implementing in order to support students, families, teachers & administrators of color?

Link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=254015479025342




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