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- 2024 RISE UP! EQUITY CONFERENCE

Equity Advisory Council
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Do you believe that all students should have the same opportunities to succeed in school, regardless of their background or circumstances? Would you like to work with others to close gaps in educational attainment and outcomes? Do you want to make a difference for young people? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Equity Advisory Council may be a good fit for you.The Equity Advisory Council consists of education and community leaders dedicated to centering equity. It includes representatives from a variety of communities and organizations (including parents and students), working collaboratively on equity initiatives. Together, they work to ensure that all students have equitable opportunities for high-quality and rigorous educational experiences that lead to successful post-graduate outcomes. The Equity Advisory Council advocates for policy changes and systemic reforms to address inequities.
Established in December 2022, the Council has engaged in data analysis, policy development, training, and program review. It has provided feedback on existing programs and initiatives designed to enhance equity. Its diversity has resulted in rich discussions that have included different perspectives and experiences. Through their advocacy, the Council has been able to have a tremendous impact, which has resulted in the development of several new policies as well as extensive revisions of existing policies.
Our spring meeting will be held on April 8, 2025, from 4:45 PM-6:15 PM. We will meet in the PD Tech Room (ground floor), at the District Office located at 797 Westminster St. Providence RI 02903. Light refreshments will be served. If you would like to join the Equity Advisory Council, contact us at equity@ppsd.org.
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Alex Rivera, Student
Abigail Borchers, Student
Aubrey Johnson, PPSD Parent
Brandi Tucker, PPSD Teacher
Catherine Anderson, PPSD Teacher
Chanda Womack, ARISE-Community Member
Charles Watson, URI-Community Member
Christina Toro, PPSD Teacher
Dahnya Nicholson, Student
Demi Egunjobi, Student
Dexter Vincent, Student
Jaime David, PPSD Principal
Jen Connolly, PPSD Special Education Dept
Aarav Sundaresh, Annenberg, Community Member
Carian Diaz, Community Member
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Jimps Jean-Louis, PPSD School Counselor
Joselyn Ramirez, Community Member
Juan Pablo Blanco, Community Member
Kelsey Trimm, PPSD MLL Dept
Lawrel Butler, PPSD Community Member
Lindsay Paiva, PPSD Teacher
Luis Avila, Student
Matthew Barney, PPSD School Culture Coordinator
Pilar McCloud, Community Member
Precious Lopez, Community Member
Rebeca Filomeno-Nason, PPSD Principal
Santiago Reyes, Student
Athena Holloway, PPSD Alumni
Emily Melgar, PPSD Alumni
Eugenie Belony, PPSD Alumni
Jayliana Cepeda, PPSD Alumni