UCLA Civil Rights Project Hosts Education Research & Policy Briefing
The UCLA Civil Rights Project will introduce a new research series, “A Civil Rights Agenda for California’s Next Quarter Century,” on Thursday, December 5th, in Sacramento.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the UCLA Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles, the research presentation takes a critical look at the civil rights challenges confronting the next generation and what California needs to do to chart a path forward in an era where civil rights increasingly appear to be at risk.
The event brings together researchers from various disciplines with educators, policymakers and others to explore new research and think systematically about the demographic transformation of California and the implications for the future of civil rights and racial justice.
Linda Darling-Hammond, president & CEO of the Learning Policy Institute and president of the State Board of Education will make opening remarks for the event. Thomas A. Saenz, president & general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, is the event keynote speaker.
Participating scholars will share research in sessions exploring “Patterns of Change – Demographic Transformation & Implications,” “Persistent Inequality in the ‘Golden’ State,” and “Policy Choices and Opportunities to Advance Civil Rights.” The event concludes with a discussion session asking, What role should California play in an anti-civil rights era? Can the state be a beacon for the nation?
A program description highlighting research presentations and participating authors is available on the UCLA Civil Rights Project Website. Register to attend the event, in person or online here. Registration is required for event participation.