ONLINE: Addressing Inequities in School Policies, Policing, and Discipline Practices

media release:  School discipline and policing continues to be characterized by racial disparities that necessitate structural change. Addressing Inequities in School Policies, Policing, and Discipline Practices seeks to engage campus, community, and national experts in exploring the complex issues surrounding the subject and promoting action toward creating more equitable and safe environments for students, staff, and faculty in schools. The Real Talk for Real Change symposia series is open to the public and focuses on the critical issues of racial justice in education by centering the voices of UW–Madison scholars of color and community members. 

The panel features the following special guests: 

Kevin Henry (Professor, UW–Madison Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis) 

Decoteau Irby (Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Educational Policy Studies) 

Gloria Reyes (President, Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education) 

Corey Saffold (Director of Safety and Security, Verona Area School District) 

Ashley White (Professor, UW–Madison Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education) 

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Past events are posted to our YouTube channel.

This event is hosted by the School of Education’s Offices of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) and PLACE (Professional Learning and Community Education). This partnership was made possible by the generosity of the Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS) and the School of Education’s Impact 2030 Initiative. 

PLACE: The office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE) ensures that the knowledge fostered within the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has global impact. Using the expertise of faculty, staff, and community stakeholders, PLACE supports and develops professional and community learning programs in education, the arts, and health. By building meaningful relationships with individuals invested in professional development and lifelong learning, PLACE represents the Wisconsin Idea in action.

Our programs provide transformational learning experiences for a diverse audience of participants. Both credit and noncredit offerings allow you to develop skills while building community among like-minded colleagues.