Catherine Compton-Lilly

Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction

Expertise: multicultural education, childhood studies, teacher education

[Email] [Webpage]

Project AreaEngaging to Close the Gap: Community, School District, University

Project Activities/Courses:

  • Provide tutoring program for three community centers paired with their relevant MMSD schools. [project course page]
  • Provide coordination/organizational support to nascent Parent Involvement group at BGCDC/Family Voices. [project course page]
  • Conduct formative assessments of these tutoring, family advocacy and tutor-training methods, including surveys and feedback sessions that incorporate the voices of students, families and community partners to share with MMSD and other community centers. [project course page]
  • Expand to other centers and schools; working with MMSD. [project course page]

Gloria Ladson-Billings

Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Expertise: multicultural education, childhood studies, teacher education

[Email] [Webpage]

Project Area: Engaging to Close the Gap: Community, School District, University

Project Activities/Courses:

  • Provide tutoring program for three community centers paired with their relevant MMSD schools. [project course page]
  • Provide coordination/organizational support to nascent Parent Involvement group at BGCDC/Family Voices. [project course page]
  • Conduct formative assessments of these tutoring, family advocacy and tutor-training methods, including surveys and feedback sessions that incorporate the voices of students, families and community partners to share with MMSD and other community centers. [project course page]
  • Expand to other centers and schools; working with MMSD. [project course page]