KNEA Racial and Social Justice Summit, January 12, 2019
By KNEA Racial and Social Justice Leadership Committees
Date and time
Saturday, January 12, 2019 · 10am - 3:30pm CST
Location
Kansas National Education Association
715 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612Refund Policy
No Refunds
Description
The KNEA Racial and Social Justice Summit is a space for educators, parents, organizers, community members & leaders to unite for the advancement of justice in education.
Through interactive sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to access information, resources, plan, strategize and engage on issues that impact educational opportunities for all students and educators.
A Glimplse of some of the days events & sessions*:
KEYNOTES: Debi Jackson, Gender Inc. and David Muhammad, Brotha Newz
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Implicit Bias, Microaggressions, Immigrant Students, Minority Women in STEM, Recruitment-Staff of Color, & More
RESOURCE LOUNGE: NEA EdJustice, GLESEN, Kansas Interfaith Action, United, Welcoming Schools, K-STEP, & More
*subject to change
FAQs
What if I live over 3 hours away?
KNEA Members who live over 3 hours away can request hotel accomdations (double occupancy) at no cost to the participant.
Can I bring a non-educator with me?
Yes, but they must pay the KNEA Non-Member pricing $30* (covers lunch and materials)
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sherri Schwanz, KNEA Vice President - sherri.schwanz@knea.org - 785-232-8271
*Refunds are not available