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Jessica Morales-Chicas, Ph.D.
Growing up I recognized the various inequities that are perpetuated in education; therefore, I have dedicated the majority of my career to examining, teaching about, and alleviating educational disparities. As an Educator, for 15+ years, I focus on enlightening students with new knowledge, optimizing their skills, and growing their career potential. I earned my Ph.D. in Education from UCLA and am currently an Associate Professor in Child and Family Studies at Cal State LA. My teaching experiences range across various age groups but I particularly enjoy teaching college students. I teach courses on lifespan development, diversity and resilience, research methods, and child and family advocacy.
My research uses a developmental lens to examine the role of ethnic diversity and curricular opportunities on youth motivation, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). My research background also drives my community engagement and the service programs I direct. Currently, I am directing a couple of programs that engage and teach youth about STEM skills (e.g., coding, engineering, and virtual reality) and entrepreneurship. Advancing STEM education develops students’ 21st-century skills, enhances students’ career prospects, and ultimately ensures a globally competitive economy.
My experiences in education and research also inspired my entrepreneurial spirit. By leveraging the skills I have gained in these industries, I provide consulting services in diversity and inclusion, grant writing, program development, and research design.
Show Highlights
- Challenges in STEM for Latin@ students
- Language support for all families
- Recruitment and retention
- Unique experiences
- Recommendations for STEM programs
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A Cultural Wealth Approach to Understanding Latin@s’ STEM Mentee and Mentor Experiences
Additional Resources
3 Keys to Using UDL as a Powerful Antiracism Tool
Antiracism & UDL Converge for Student Success
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20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities
Annihilating Racial Injustice in School Course
FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies
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This show is built on three principles
- The Power of Preparation- Discover ways to develop a plan to address inequities in schools.
- The Power of Persuasion- Gain an understanding of the art of influence and create a sense of urgency towards change.
- The Power of Persistence- Recognize how to endure challenges as they may arise.
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Leading Equity delivers an eye-opening and actionable discussion of how to transform a classroom or school into a more equitable place. Through explorations of ten concrete steps that you can take right now, Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins offers you the skills, resources, and concepts you’ll need to address common equity deficiencies in education.
