“Educating Future Generations for a Racially Just Society: Psychologists and Educators Working Together to to Address Racism in Education.”
About this Event

Join us for the second annual Psychologists for Racial Justice Virtual Conference to explore transformative strategies for fostering racial justice through education, community engagement, and psychological practice. This year’s conference is themed “Educating Future Generations for a Racially Just Society: Psychologists and Educators Working Together to Address Racism in Education.” It will focus on foundational knowledge, innovative approaches, and practical solutions for psychologists and educators who aim to guide the next generation to challenge and resist racism. Together, we can take meaningful actions to create an equitable and racially just future!

This dynamic event will bring together psychologists, educators, educational leaders, school-based behavioral health professionals, parents and caretakers, community leaders, policymakers, and students and trainees committed to advancing racial justice in education. Through engaging keynote addresses and panel discussions centered on PreK-12 educational settings and graduate psychology training programs, participants will gain valuable insights into the intersections of education, psychology, and racial justice.

Key topics will include:

● Integrating racial justice frameworks into educational and psychological curricula. ● Supporting the development of youths’ racial and cultural identity.

● Addressing racial inequities in education to promote the mental health and well-being of Youth of Color.

● Promoting advocacy skills in younger generations.