‘Current socio-political climate in the US:’ ELCF Conference April 12-13

Posted on March 11, 2019

In contemporary times, it has become increasingly important to have critical conversations about social justice and its role in education.

For the inaugural Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations Conference, teachers and educational leaders will gather over two days to discuss how to address the current socio-political climate in the US. The goal is to walk away from the conference with a practical set of pedagogical tools that will make a positive impact on the world.

The Reception & Keynote will be on Friday, April 12, 6-8 p.m. The keynote speaker is Andrea Quijada, a nationally recognized media literacy expert. She is former executive director of the Media Literacy Project, where over 13 years she worked to develop media literacy curriculum for and training to audiences in countries including the United States, Britain, Uganda, Germany, and Mexico. This event will be in Moran Commons, room 109.

On Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be workshops to promote discussion and develop pedagogical skills that promote social justice in classrooms and schools. The workshops will take place in the Bryan School of Business.

Registration is required, and closes on April 1. For more information and to register, see the web portal here. For accessibility information, see here.

News

Share This