Navigating Uncharted Waters: Sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity

In today's educational landscape, school leaders face multifaceted challenges in maintaining and advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This workshop aims to provide school leaders with practical strategies and actionable insights to continue their DEI efforts despite political activities, biases within staff and the community, and the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-CRT laws. By addressing these challenges head-on, participants will gain the tools needed to foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all.

Participants will leave the workshop with:

• A deeper understanding of the challenges related to DEI in the context of political activity, biases, and legal constraints
• Concrete strategies for effectively addressing bias and opposition within their school communities
• Increased legal literacy concerning anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-CRT laws and their implications
• Actionable plans for fostering a more inclusive school environment and sustaining progress

Presenter: Craig Aarons-Martin, CCM Education Group

PD Hours: 3 in Content Area Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

Fees: Member $150 / Non-Member $205

MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@msaa.net

About the Presenter

Craig Aarons-Martin | CCM Education Group

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Craig Aarons-Martin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The CCM Education Group, an education consulting organization that provides professional learning services to districts, schools, nonprofits, and businesses worldwide. Craig is an ASCD Emerging Leader and Presenter and an author who published an article on professional learning for ASCD EDAdvantage. Craig currently serves as the President Elect for Massachusetts ASCD and is the Past President for the ASCD Emerging Leader Affiliate. Craig Aarons-Martin is an award-winning teacher and school leader with 20+ years of experience in urban education serving as a mentor, instructional coach, teacher developer, and professional learning facilitator. Craig also works with groups, individuals, and organizations to create bold and joyful solutions that amplify equity and belonging. Craig is also the co-host of SELinEDU, The Podcast.

Craig was named the 2018 National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the 2018 Elementary Principal of the Year by the Massachusetts School Administrators Association. In 2009, Boston Public Schools awarded Craig the Educator of the Year award. Craig earned his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Dillard University in his native New Orleans, Louisiana, and his Master of Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.