The Equity Dialogue

Conversations around activities, programs, and policies impacting equity in our schools.

Special Edition Student Podcast with Olympic View Elementary

Olympic View Elementary students discuss the importance of equity.

05-03
07:19

Parent Leadership with Allyson Dopwell

In this episode, parent leader Allyson Dopwell discusses the importance of parent involvement in their child’s education.

03-29
09:21

Stand by Me with Douglas Luffborough, III

When parents get involved in their children's education there is a sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.  Former CVESD Trustee Dr. Douglas Luffborough, III is doing just that.

03-01
17:08

Special Edition Student Podcast with Allen Elementary

Allen Elementary students discuss the importance of core values and common courtesies.

02-23
05:24

Know your "Y" with Laura Humphreys

Listen to learn more about how the YMCA partnership supports the needs of our students, families, staff and community at large.

02-01
11:52

Special Edition Student Podcast with Finney Elementary

Finney Elementary’s student Book Club chats with CVESD on their latest read.

01-26
06:04

Meeting the Needs of Multilanguage Learners

The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Executive Director, Language Development and Instruction Services and Support, Lalaine Perez, shares how CVESD is meeting the needs of Multilanguage Learners throughout the District.

01-04
16:01

Communication Matters: CVESD Communications Officer Giovanna Castro

In a world with constant communication everywhere, it’s more important than ever to keep key messaging concise, be consistent, and be where CVESD families are. CVESD Communication Officer Giovanna Castro talks about what the District is doing around communications on this Equity Dialogue: Chatting for a Change episode.

12-07
11:13

Family Matters: Meeting the needs of our families with the Community Collaborative

In this episode of the Equity Dialogue you will learn about the resources that are available to our schools and community through the Chula Vista Community Collaborative. Omar Calleros is our guest who shares important information about our five family resource centers and what they have to offer to CVESD families. 

11-02
17:23

College Readiness Begins in Kindergarten

Debra Maxie discusses how students, and families, can prepare for college starting in elementary school.

10-05
13:00

Community Matters with Mayor Mary Casillas Salas

In this episode of The Equity Dialogue, Mayor Mary Casillas Salas talks about the needs of the citizens of Chula Vista and what the city is trying to do to make sure resources, services, and support are available and accessible to all who need them.Resources:City of Chula Vista Housing Advisory Commission: Consideration of Establishing Residential Landlord and Tenant Provisions

09-07
13:17

Making Equity a Reality - The Steps We Take

In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Eduardo Reyes talks about the importance of having the courage to stand up for others and be the voice for those who might not have found their voice yet. 

08-03
13:42

What is CVESD doing around equity?

In CVESD we adopted our first-ever Equity Board Policy in 2021. However, many folks aren’t sure what that really means for our schools. In this episode, we discuss this topic with Dr. Monica Loyce, principal of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.RESOURCES:CVESD Board Policy – Equity and Access for Every StudentAspen Institute – Racial EquityElena Aguilar – Defining "Equity": Every Child, Every DaySan Diego County Office of Education – Equity Blueprint for ActionU.S. Department of Education – Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

05-31
16:18

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