A Tale of Two California Studies: Investigating Holistic Well-Being and Mental Health During COVID-19

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On June 7, 2023 The COVID-19 and Equity in Education (CEE) initiative hosted the second Research Spotlight webinar of this series, a discussion with two researchers from the University of California–Davis about research approaches to Black girls’ well-being and Latino academic resilience. 

Dr. Faheemah N. Mustafaa shared her research showing statewide trends and local (Sacramento region) schooling experiences related to Black middle and high school girls' well-being in California before, during, and after widespread COVID-19-related school closures.

Dr. Maciel M. Hernandez provided insight into her investigation on enrollment and school engagement in rural middle school students before, during, and after widespread COVID-19-related school closures, highlighting trends for Latino youth.

The presenters offered insights into California student experiences during the pandemic and contrast their research approaches for different student groups. 

 

Moderators

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Michael Garet

Michael S. Garet
Vice President and Institute Fellow
AIR

 

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Susan Therriault

Susan Therriault
Managing Researcher
AIR
 

 

Presenters

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Fateemah Mustafaa

Faheemah N. Mustafaa
Assistant Professor
School of Education
University of California, Davis
 

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Maciel Hernandez

Maciel M. Hernandez
Assistant Professor
Human Development & Family Studies
University of California, Davis

 

 

 

About the Series

Starting in March 2023, we continue our webinar series focusing on creating a space for dialogue among researchers, education leaders, and policymakers to learn from our collective experience in the K-12 education system, specifically in the context of COVID-19 and issues related to equity.
 

About the COVID-19 and Equity in Education Initiative

CEE is jointly funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and AIR’s Equity Initiative. The CEE initiative is creating a broad, in-depth view of how states, districts, and their communities—especially those with higher percentages of Black and Latino students and/or students experiencing poverty—responded to the pandemic's effect on K-12 learning opportunities. The aim is to understand not just community responses to the pandemic, but how the pandemic has changed core assumptions about how the education system operates in the context of community.

Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please indicate your needs when you register or contact Carol Felicio.

Event Information
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Location
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