Join us as we have a very real conversation with Dr. Shannon Waite about systemic racism, anti-blackness, and the work that needs to happen to disrupt and dismantle inequitable systems. We will discuss how school leaders need to be social justice and equity oriented leaders and how that work starts within, how to our core values show up in words, and actions, and how we all need to get in the work together to make meaningful changes to to the inequitable systems that exist today.  

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Today's hosts are Kris DeFilippis, Adelia Gibson, and Kaitlyn Reilley 

Guest Information: 

•  Dr. Waite is one of NYC’s leading advocates for equity in our educational system. As a clinical professor at Fordham University, she teaches future educational leaders how to analyze racial inequalities and equity challenges occurring in our school districts. In March of 2018, she was appointed by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP). In her role as a member of the PEP, Dr. Waite uses her voice to increase the levels of both transparency and accountability that students and their families deserve in the educational decision making process.


•  Connect with Dr. Waite @ShannonRWaite5

Resources for Listeners:  

• Current Equity and Excellence Initiatives in the DOE 


• The Color of Law book by Richard Rothstein 


•  Interview with Richard Rothstein


•  Interview with Dr. Waite on Hypersegregation in Schools 


• “We All Have Implicit Biases” 


• Black Students Need Love Shown Through Action Right Now


•  “Four Ways Schools Can Support Teachers to be Actively Anti-Racist”