March 5, 2022

MPES Agenda

WMC Introduction 9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Dr. Irby Keynote 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Angela Harris Keynote 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Taking Action 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

The Wisconsin Mathematics Council believes that inequitable educational practices have contributed to a race-based, deficit narrative around students of color that is not acceptable. We are committed to helping educators and leaders across the state interrogate these harmful instructional practices in mathematics.  Come join the conversation and leave with action steps to transform your math classrooms into spaces for each and every scholar to show their brilliance.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Decoteau Irby is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago. He researches equity-focused school leadership as a lever to improve Black children's academic and socio-emotional experiences and outcomes.	Angela Harris is a teacher at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Milwaukee Public Schools.  She also serves as the chairwoman of the Black Educators Caucus MKE .