Lesley Announces Maine Scholars Program
The Maine Scholars program gives students prioritization by Maine employers as well as opportunities for financial aid and scholarship benefits.
Events Friday, Mar 10, 2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series

Add to Calendar 2023-03-10 09:00 2023-03-10 15:00 America/New_York Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series Join us for professional development to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools.
Kids Books and Anti-Racism Series with headshots of the three speakers

Join us for professional development to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools. Learn how to facilitate rich, inclusive discussions with your students to honor their lived experiences and ensure each child grows up literate in our educational system. These nationally known speakers will challenge your thinking, inspire you and your students to take action, and equip you with the literature, language, and tools so you can make a difference in your school, community, and the world.

Participate in-person at Lesley University (limited seating available) or virtually. Sessions will be recorded. Registration for the series includes professional texts and 30-day access to recordings.

Learn more and register for the event.

Featured Speakers:

March 10 with Lorena Escoto Germán, author of "Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices"

May 4 with Afrika Afeni Mills, author of "Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students"

Host
Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative