Inequities are reproduced every day in public schools in a variety of different ways. They include classroom structures, teaching practices, and one-size-fits-all, mandated curriculum content. We are also involved in this reproduction, putting into practice some of our own unconscious assumptions about, for example, culture, language, race, class, gender, sexual orientation and disability. In this conference, we aim to come together to explore and plan actions to challenge these inequities.
"There are many persons ready to do what is right because in their hearts they know it is right. But, they hesitate, waiting for the other fellow to make the first move--- and he, in turn, waits for you. The minute a person whose word means a great deal dares to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow." [Marian Anderson, 1956]

On this Site:


Critical Multicultural Resources

Challenging Inequities Blog
[Respond to Northern California NAME's ideas]

Challenging Inequities Forum: Dialog and Action
[Contribute your own and respond to other ideas and action plans]



CONFERENCE INFORMATION
A conference designed by pre-service and in-service teachers to explore and challenge inequities in global education and envision new possibilities for the future.

Saturday, March 17, 2007
8:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Onsite Registration: 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Early Bird Registration: $10.00
[Please send checks made out to NorCal NAME, addressed to Virginia Lea, School of Education, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94590]
Students Admitted Free of Charge
On-site Registration: $15.00

Coffee and tea provided
LIGHT LUNCH AVAILABLE BUT ONLY GUARANTEED TO EARLY BIRD REGISTRANTS

LOCATION:
The University Commons
Sonoma State University
1801 E. Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, Ca 94928
[ Directions To SSU ]

Professional growth and development credit (CEU) available;
ASL interpreting available upon request before the conference.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Virginia Lea: 707-664-2186, virginia.lea@sonoma.edu, or Dr. Cathy Kroll: 707-664-2966, kroll@sonoma.edu

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SPONSORS
  • National Association for Multicultural Education
  • School of Arts and Humanities at Sonoma State University
  • Sonoma Serves
  • The Educultural Foundation

ENDORSED BY
  • Campus Climate Committee
  • School of Education @ Sonoma State University