PART LEADERSHIP, PART LEARNING CONFERENCE.

A virtual gathering of educators, system leaders, and community members to disrupt historical oppression and create a socially just future for Tacoma’s youth and young adults.

Race, Justice & the Education System

In April 2021, Graduate Tacoma organized and hosted its first inaugural Charting Our Future conference. Over 500 educators, partners, leaders, and community members joined the 3-day virtual event to focus on one theme: Race, Justice & the Education System.

Visionaries and Thought Leaders

Nikkita Oliver

KEYNOTE

Seattle-based creative, community organizer, abolitionist, educator, and attorney.

BREE NEWSOME

KEYNOTE

Activist who removed the confederate battle flag from the South Carolina State House.

Breakout sessions presented by leading experts, practitioners, and change agents committed to transforming education in Tacoma.

Education Justice

Understanding how Tacoma’s racial legacy and today’s challenges in education remain connected.
Addressing the System

Lessons learned from confronting the seemingly intractable root causes to racial inequity.
Continuous Improvement

Using data to disrupt oppression and advance our goals.
Community Engagement

Establishing a structure for families and youth to make decisions on issues that impact their lives.
Advocacy

Leveraging our position to advocate for local, regional, and state policy that addresses racial disparities for student success.

SAVE THE DATE

April 5-7, 2022

PART LEADERSHIP, PART LEARNING CONFERENCE.

Race, Justice & the Education System

Visionaries and Thought Leaders

Nikkita Oliver

KEYNOTE

BREE NEWSOME

KEYNOTE

Education Justice

Addressing the System

Continuous Improvement

Community Engagement

Advocacy