The 2025 MSAN Institute
- April 10-11, 2025
- The Madison Concourse Hotel
- Thursday, April 10, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 11, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Theme: New Approaches, Different Possibilities, and Uncharted Paths: Transforming Schools into Spaces of Belonging Where All Can Thrive
The MSAN Institute is a two-day, professional development opportunity dedicated to advancing our understanding and knowledge of current research and district practices that have positive impacts on multicultural students and that further racial equity in schools.
Join committed colleagues from across the United States as we:
- Share school and district practices and research shown to have a positive impact on the educational experiences of multicultural students.
- Network, discuss and problem-solve with experts, leaders, and practitioners.
- Hear rich perspectives and ideas from students most intimately impacted by our challenges.
- Learn from keynote speakers and each other and leave with actionable ideas and tools.
If you have questions, please email MSAN’s project manager, Connie Showalter at connie.showalter@wisc.edu.
Institute Sessions
Day 1
Welcome
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement, and Overview of the Day by:
Latoya Holiday, MSAN Executive Director, MSAN
Dr. David Glasner, MSAN Governing Board President, Superintendent Shaker Heights City School District, Ohio
Video of the day 1 keynote speaker is available on the MSAN members-only website.
Breakout Session C: The Students’ Six Process: Students Teaching Teachers
Presenters: Jessica Gammell, Equity Leadership Coach, APC Leadership Collaborative; Joseph Traeger, Assistant Principal, Stayton High School, North Santiam School District, Oregon
Breakout Session G: When We Do It for the Culture: Supporting the Mental Health of Black Students
Presenter: Dr. Shenita E. Williams, LCSW, Richmond, VA
Breakout Session K: Creating Affirming Spaces to Amplify Student Voice
Presenters: Kenneth Morris, Jr., Chief Diversity Officer, Ankeny Community School District; Monique Cottman, Consultant, West Wind Education Policy Inc.; Dasia Taylor, Student, University of Iowa; Briana Clymer, Student, Kirkwood Community College
Day 2
Welcome
Welcome, Overview of Day, and Special Remarks by:
Latoya Holiday, MSAN Executive Director, MSAN
Dr. Marcelle Haddix, Dean, UW-Madison School of Education, UW-Madison
Aaron Bird Bear, Retired Director of Tribal Relations, UW-Madison
CLICK HERE TO WATCH RECORDING
Student Panel
MSAN High School Scholars’ Panel Presentation: Perspectives on Leading for Equity and Fostering Belonging
Facilitator: Antonio Hoye, Dean of Students, Middleton High School, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Students: Oubeda Ezoula, Sennie Kidau, Mauricio Rodriquez
Waunekee Community School District Students: Johana Angeles, Eric Hernandez, Kylana Martinson
CLICK HERE TO WATCH RECORDING
Breakout Session P: Mitigating Bias when Using Data
Presenters: Circe Stumbo, President; Dr. DeeAnn Grove, Policy Fellow; West Wind Education Policy Inc.
Conference Testimonials
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Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN)
Wisconsin Center for Education Research
1025 W. Johnson St., Suite 697
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608.263.1565
Email: msan@wcer.wisc.edu
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