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In this virtual panel discussion, national arts educators Alex Mendez, Cat Chiu Phillips, and Beatriz Valls Rodriguez share how culturally responsive teaching can empower students, foster inclusivity, and connect classroom learning to the diverse cultural experiences of our communities. You’ll leave with tips and tools to take your teaching to the next level!
This program is presented in partnership with the California Art Education Association.
The Educator Speaker Series invites K-12 teachers to present on topics in art education that center on criticality and social justice.
Generous support for School and Teacher Programs is provided by the Anna H. Bing Children’s Art Endowment Fund. Additional funding is provided by the Mara W. Breech Foundation, Ducommun and Gross Family Foundation, Bernard and Anice Dworkin Endowed Fund, Edison International, Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation, The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation, The Louis and Harold Price Foundation, Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, Michael & Irene Ross Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, The Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation, Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, and Superior Grocers.
In this virtual panel discussion, national arts educators Alex Mendez, Cat Chiu Phillips, and Beatriz Valls Rodriguez share how culturally responsive teaching can empower students, foster inclusivity, and connect classroom learning to the diverse cultural experiences of our communities. You’ll leave with tips and tools to take your teaching to the next level!
This program is presented in partnership with the California Art Education Association.
The Educator Speaker Series invites K-12 teachers to present on topics in art education that center on criticality and social justice.
Generous support for School and Teacher Programs is provided by the Anna H. Bing Children’s Art Endowment Fund. Additional funding is provided by the Mara W. Breech Foundation, Ducommun and Gross Family Foundation, Bernard and Anice Dworkin Endowed Fund, Edison International, Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation, The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation, The Louis and Harold Price Foundation, Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, Michael & Irene Ross Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, The Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation, Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, and Superior Grocers.
