Dr. Tyrone Howard

A special presentation on racism and discrimination will be presented by Dr. Tyrone Howard at Rosewood STEM Magnet school on May 17 at 6 p.m.

Howard is the Pritzker Family Endowed professor in the School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. He is also the inaugural director of the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families, which is a transdisciplinary consortium of experts who examine academic, mental health and social emotional experiences and challenges for California’s most vulnerable youth populations.

Howard has published several bestselling books, among them, “Why Race & Culture Matters in Schools” and “Black Male(d): Peril and Promise in the Education of African American Males.” His two most recent books, “No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships” and “All Students Must Thrive: Transforming Schools To Combat Toxic Stressors and Cultivate Critical Wellness” have become must-reads for educators.

Rosewood STEM Magnet school is located at 503 N. Croft Ave. The event is free to those in the Fairfax Community of Schools, but seating will be limited. For information, call (323)651-0166.