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In July 2020, Kamilah Drummond-Forrester, M.A. CAGS of Open Circle joined a panel of experts to discuss the critical question, can emotional skills help counteract racism? Throughout the webinar, which was hosted by , panelists discussed whether education is inherently part of systemic racism or if it is a pathway to an equitable society. Panelists also discussed the difficulties schools face in responding to the pandemic, mental health concerns, and racial justice.

Panelists during this program included:

• Lorea Martinez, HEART in Mind Consulting and adjunct at Columbia Teachers College; SEL Consultant at Six Seconds; author of The EQ Educator.
• Amber Coleman-Mortley, Director of Social Engagement at iCivics.
• Kamilah Drummond-Forrester, M.A., CAGS, Director of (equipping elementary schools with evidence-based curriculum and training to improve school climate and teach children essential social and emotional skills) and facilitator with the , both programs of the 妻友社区.
• Cierra Kaler-Jones, Education Anew Fellow with Communities for Just Schools Fund and Teaching for Change; Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland – College Park in minority and urban education.
• Giovanni Hernandez, organizer with the National Children’s Campaign.

Moderator:

• Joshua Freedman, cofounder and CEO, The Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Network.

July 21, 2020