“We must address disparities that negatively affect Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ students, groups which are overlapping and not mutually exclusive, and to support the educators who are on the frontlines of educating, supporting, and mentoring our students.”

~ Emily S. Chávez

Emily’s Platform

RACIAL EQUITY

  • Addressing disparate outcomes for Black and Latinx students and white students;

  • Hiring & retaining teachers of color, particularly Latinx teachers and Black male teachers; 

  • Ensuring avenues of communication for parents of color with DPS, particularly low-income and working class parents; and

  • Monitoring and increasing BIPOC students’ opportunities for academic and other forms of enrichment.

LGBTQ+ STUDENT SUPPORT

  • Developing policy that sets a standard for our responsibility to gender nonconforming students, LGBTQ+ students, and LGBTQ+ families; 

  • Working with school leaders to ensure that policies are implemented successfully.

TEACHER WORKING CONDITIONS AND WELLNESS

  • Building upon and develop plans to ensure adequate staffing;

  • Ensuring that teachers have sufficient planning time to choose effective teaching strategies, design lessons, prepare materials, and collaborate with colleagues;

  • Securing additional financial compensation where appropriate and possible; 

  • Creating opportunities for support, mentoring, and professional development.