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Empowering Educators: A Convening On Racial Equity In Education (American University) – VIRTUAL
August 19, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Empowering Educators: A Convening on Racial Equity in Education
The AU Antiracist Research and Policy Center is proud to partner with First Book and Pizza Hut to present Empowering Educators: A Convening on Racial Equity in Education. Featuring National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds, as well as award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock, and AU scholars, this event will support K-12 educators in engaging in effective, courageous conversations about race and social justice.
Agenda
Welcome | 11AM
Session One | Using the Empowering Educators Guidebook | 11:15AM
Keynote | Teaching Humanity with Jason Reynolds | 12:30PM
Session Two | The Importance of Antiracist Teaching | 1:30PM
Closing Remarks | 2:45PM
Register HERE
Questions? Contact chelseya@american.edu
Event Access: Attendees will receive Zoom Webinar access information within 12-24 hours of the event start time.
Recording Notice: This event will be recorded, published, and archived for university and academic purposes.