Confidence Regained: A Mother's Fight for Equity in K-12

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As a mother to two Black sons who navigated K-12, I saw firsthand how prejudice and unequal treatment eroded their confidence—systemic racism still thrives in our schools. As Black, Latino, and low-income students face pivotal transitions to higher grades, the persistent “troublemaker” myth unjustly undermines Black and Brown boys, hurting their academic performance, self-esteem, and future opportunities. Join us as we draw from personal experience, historical context, and current research to cultivate solutions that foster equitable, supportive classrooms that affirm every student's humanity.