Social Justice Symposium Sept. 18-19 Taking Registrations
Registration is open through Thursday, Sept. 17, for the third annual Symposium on Multiculturalism and Social Justice sponsored by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Arkansas and the Philander Smith College Social Justice Institute in Little Rock.
The symposium will take place Sept. 18 and 19 on the Philander Smith College campus in Little Rock. Registration can be done online. View a flier describing the Sept. 18 call to action.
Carol Lee, a professor of learning sciences and African American studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is the keynote speaker. She holds the position of Edwina S. Tarry Professor of Education and Social Policy. She has co-written and edited three books, the most recent titled Culture, Literacy and Learning: Taking Bloom in the Midst of the Whirlwind. Her research addresses cultural supports for learning that include a broad ecological focus, with attention to language and literacy and African-American youth. She founded four African-centered schools that span a 40-year history, including three charter schools under the umbrella of the Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools, for which she serves as chair of the Board of Directors.
Educators can earn six hours of professional development credit.
Nearby hotels to the symposium site include DoubleTree, Hampton Inn and La Quinta Inn & Suites.
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Contacts
Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
(479) 575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
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