BIRTH TO 12TH GRADE WATER COOLER CONFERENCE
BRIDGING SYSTEMS TO CENTER RACIAL JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Join Catalyst California as we host our first in-person Birth to 12th Grade Water Cooler Conference in nearly five years as we and other advocates, community leaders, students, and policymakers from across California discuss the issues impacting early childhood and K-12 education. This year, we're focusing on the theme, "Bridging Systems to Center Racial Equity for Children and Families."
The pandemic highlighted inequities and disparities that exist across our communities of color. However, our systems are not currently aligned to be inclusive, equitable, and sustainable for all children and families to thrive. This is a critical moment to engage in key conversations where we think holistically and strategically about policies and solutions that prioritize racial equity. Now is the time to ensure a racially just, whole child-centered Birth to 12th grade system that lifts all children and families of color.
We look forward to reconnecting with you in person.
The pandemic highlighted inequities and disparities that exist across our communities of color. However, our systems are not currently aligned to be inclusive, equitable, and sustainable for all children and families to thrive. This is a critical moment to engage in key conversations where we think holistically and strategically about policies and solutions that prioritize racial equity. Now is the time to ensure a racially just, whole child-centered Birth to 12th grade system that lifts all children and families of color.
We look forward to reconnecting with you in person.
Location
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Date & Time
April 24, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Networking Reception
April 25, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Networking Reception
April 25, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM-9:35 AM
Welcome & Opening Keynote
9:35 AM-10:45 AM
The State of Play in California's Education Landscape
10:45 AM-11:45 AM
Our Collective Fight and Resilience amidst an Embattled Landscape
11:45 AM-12:05 AM
Break
12:05 PM-1:05 PM
Networking Lunch & Spotlight | Part I: The Historic Cayla J. Settlement & the Pursuit of Racial Justice
1:05 PM-2:20 PM
Creating Welcoming, Affirming, and Liberating Environments for Learning and Development
2:20 PM-3:25 PM
Transformation through Community Shared Power & Partnership
3:25 PM-3:35 PM
Break
3:35 PM-4:35 PM
Protecting Equity during a Time of Economic Uncertainty
4:35 PM-4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
4:45 PM-5:00 PM
Break
5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Day Two: Thursday, April 25
See full detailed agenda for Thursday, April 25, here
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM-9:10 AM
Welcome & Introduction
9:10 AM-10:20 AM
Building Bridges Across Systems from Birth to 3rd Grade
10:20 AM-11:05 AM
Featured Keynote: Dr. Bettina Love
11:05 AM-11:50 AM
Spotlight | Part II: The Historic Cayla J. Settlement & the Pursuit of Racial Justice
11:50 AM-12:10 PM
Break
12:10 PM-1:20 PM
Opportunities for Cohesion: Bringing State Leaders to the Table
*Lunch will be served
1:20 PM-1:40 PM
Concluding Reflections
1:45 PM-2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Bettina L. Love
ABOLITIONIST & FREEDOM DREAMER
Dr. Bettina L. Love is the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and author of the New York Times bestseller Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal. In 2022, the Kennedy Center named Dr. Love one of the Next 50 Leaders making the world more inspired, inclusive, and compassionate. A co-founder of the Abolitionist Teaching Network (ATN), whose mission is to develop and support teachers and parents fighting injustice within their schools and communities, she has overseen over $250,000 in grants to abolitionists around the country. She is also a founding member of the Task Force that launched the program In Her Hands, one of the largest guaranteed income pilot programs in the U.S., which has distributed more than $15 million to Black women living in Georgia. Dr. Love is a sought-after public speaker on a range of topics, including abolitionist teaching, anti-racism, Hip Hop education, Black girlhood, queer youth, educational reparations, and art-based education to foster youth civic engagement. She is also the author of the bestseller We Want To Do More Than Survive. Dr. Love has also provided commentary for various news outlets including NPR, PBS, Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Time, Ed Week, The Guardian, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Featured Speakers
See full detailed information on all speakers here
Nina Alcaraz
First 5 monterrey
Brooklyn Anderson
TEMECULA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Max Arias
SEIU LOCAL 99
Dr. Joseph Bishop
UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools
Mia Bonta
18th District, California State Assembly
Kamarie Brown
Spelman College
Carla Bryant
Dial ee
Rachel Champagne
Catalyst Kids
Christopher Chatmon
KINGMAKERS OF OAKLAND
Ben Chida
Office of the Governor
Carl A. Cohn, EdD
CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY
JunHee Doh
Catalyst California
Miguel Dominguez
COMMUNITY COALITION
Manuel Fierro
Catalyst California
Valeria Garcia
RAPID Survey Project
David Goldberg
California Teachers association
Martha Hernandez
californians together
Dr. Corey A Jackson
60th district,california state assembly
Angelica Jongco
public advocates
Jonathan Kaplan
CALIFORNIA budget policy center
John Kim
catalyst california
Sadalia King
catalyst california
Carlise King
child trends
Amanda Mangaser Savage
public counsel
Maéva Marc
KIDANGO
Elder Kesha McGee
INLAND CONGREGATIONS UNITED FOR CHANGE
Marko Mijic
CALIFORNIA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Ezekiel Mitchell
Community coalition
Dr. Christopher J. Nellum
Edtrust-west
Keisha Nzewi
BLACK CALIFORNIANS UNITED FOR EARLY CARE & EDUCATION
Kim Pattillo Brownson
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Bernadette Pilar Zermeño
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Karla Pleitez Howell
first 5 la
Stephen Prophetor
California Department of Education
Vickie Ramos Harris
Catalyst california
Jessenia Reyes
catalyst california
Rigo Rodriguez
Santa ana unified school district
Day Son
Catalyst California
Terry Supahan
True north
Monica Thammarath
california teachers association
Nairobi Williese Barnes
Poet, Artist, & Activist
Ben Wong
wah mei
Edgar Zazueta, EdD
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Conference Location
The Sheraton Grand Sacramento
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
FAQS
What does registration include?
Access to all panel sessions and keynote remarks, lunch, and a networking happy hour.
What is the cancelation policy?
You can cancel your registration and receive a full refund on or before Tuesday, April 9. After Tuesday, April 9, there will be no refunds for registration fees.
Where will the conference be held?
The Grand Sheraton Sacramento Hotel
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Where can I stay?
No room block is available for this conference. There are limited rooms available at the host hotel, Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. Below is a list of hotels within walking distance of the host hotel:
- Hyatt Regency Sacramento (1 min walk)
- Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park (6 min walk)
- The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection (5 min walk)
- Kimpton Sawyer Hotel (12 min walk/5 min drive)
- Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento (13 min walk/6 min drive)
Is there parking?
Event parking at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel is $22 per vehicle for up to 4 hours of parking. Each hour after that is $10.
There is also a parking garage located across the street from the hotel.
Ace Parking – 900 13th Street Sacramento, CA 95814
More Questions?
Please contact Alexis Ferrari at [email protected].
Access to all panel sessions and keynote remarks, lunch, and a networking happy hour.
What is the cancelation policy?
You can cancel your registration and receive a full refund on or before Tuesday, April 9. After Tuesday, April 9, there will be no refunds for registration fees.
Where will the conference be held?
The Grand Sheraton Sacramento Hotel
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Where can I stay?
No room block is available for this conference. There are limited rooms available at the host hotel, Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. Below is a list of hotels within walking distance of the host hotel:
- Hyatt Regency Sacramento (1 min walk)
- Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park (6 min walk)
- The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection (5 min walk)
- Kimpton Sawyer Hotel (12 min walk/5 min drive)
- Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento (13 min walk/6 min drive)
Is there parking?
Event parking at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel is $22 per vehicle for up to 4 hours of parking. Each hour after that is $10.
There is also a parking garage located across the street from the hotel.
Ace Parking – 900 13th Street Sacramento, CA 95814
More Questions?
Please contact Alexis Ferrari at [email protected].
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
Patron Sponsors
California Community Foundation
First 5 California
First 5 LA
First 5 California
First 5 LA
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