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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Committee Chair of Programs

Rhiana Gay

Committee Description

The Committee on Education shall:

  1. seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education;
  2. study local educational conditions affecting people of color groups;
  3. investigate the public school system and school zoning;
  4. familiarize itself with textbook material which is racially derogatory;
  5. seek to stimulate school attendance;
  6. keep informed of school conditions and strive to correct abuses where found;
  7. investigate the effects of standardized and high stakes testing practices;
  8. teacher certification;
  9. promote parental involvement in education; and 
  10. aim to be a center of popular education on the race question and on the work of the Alaska Black Caucus. 

Our Aim

The Education Committee’s overarching goal is to ensure students, families, and parents of color in the Anchorage School District and the greater community are supported and feel safe to blossom in an educational setting.

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Committee Updates

It’s Time to Celebrate Black Educators

Greetings, ABC Members; this is Rhiana Gay with our Education Committee. Do you know a Black educator who displays distinguished and outstanding performance on many

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November 18, 2022 No Comments

Back to School, Back to Business

Greetings, ABC Members; this is Rhiana Gay with our Education Committee. Our last three summer months have been packed and fun. As a committee, we have

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August 29, 2022 No Comments

Education Committee March Recap

The Education Committee stayed very busy throughout March. We welcomed several new members to our committee. Our BIPOC Parent and Student Voices campaign inspired opportunities

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April 26, 2022 No Comments

Black History Month in Education

Black History Month was a resounding success for the Education Committee. Work Sessions were invigorating for committee members, and each event was exciting and engaging

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March 13, 2022 No Comments

Student Wellbeing is Paramount

The Education Committee harnessed the fresh energy of the New Year to keep up momentum in the causes that are central to the ABC mission.

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February 10, 2022 No Comments

Empowering Education Advocates

While the month of December brings a close to 2021, the Education Committee continues to uphold foundational principles while formulating areas of interest for the

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January 11, 2022 No Comments

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Events

05 Feb
Community Conversation: Kicking Off Black History Month
5 Feb 23
12 Feb
Community Conversation: Black History Lesson
12 Feb 23
17 Feb
Skate with Shani Davis
17 Feb 23
18 Feb
Bettye Davis African American Summit
18 Feb 23
19 Feb
Community Conversation: Black History & Policing
19 Feb 23

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