CANCELLED. From Disparities to Social Determinants: Toward a Culture of Education and Health Equity

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This session will focus on the role of health and educational equity in enhancing opportunity, reducing disparities, and understanding the role of social determinants in both. Drawing upon the National Academy of Medicine’s recent study Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States and research on educational disparities, participants will examine cross-cutting policy issues as they are framed and implemented across education and health and the implications for efforts advancing social justice.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• William F. Tate, Washington University in St. Louis

Speaker

• Thomas LaVeist, The George Washington University

Discussants

• Roslyn Arlin Mickelson, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

• Kent McGuire, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation