December Envision Equity

media. He indicated that he had recognized the teacher of the
year with keys to a new Toyota Camry and 10 minutes later he
had to witness the bloodshed at Douglas High School in
Parkland, Florida.
Mei-Ling Ho-Shing student at Douglas High School gave her
heart felt account of the events of the school shooting. She
also spoke about the increase of police presence in schools and
the implications it may have for students of color if officers are
not trained properly.
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America to Me Documentary Series. This unscripted
documentary series presents an exclusive look into an
academic year at suburban Chicago's Oak Park. Students,
teachers and administrators from one of the country's highest
performing and diverse public schools are profiled in the face
of decades-old racial and educational inequities. The series
delves into the experiences of the racially diverse student
population, sparking conversations about what has and has
not succeeded in the quest to achieve racial equity and
overcome bias in education. Teachers, staff and community
members were on a panel discussing the racial inequities
students are facing every day.
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