Over 20 Years of Inspirational Lectures
The annual June Fox Lecture continues Lesley's history of commitment to equity in education by honoring Professor Emerita June T. Fox, a distinguished former member of the Lesley faculty and dean of the Division of Education and Special Education, now the Graduate School of Education.
Typically held in April, the series has presented a distinctive lineup of educators, authors, and others with an understanding of various facets of education, particularly the role of teachers and their impact on children's lives.
June Fox Lectures 1997-present
The June Fox lecture series began in 1997 to recognize Dr. Fox's rigorous commitment to teacher preparation. Dr. Fox stressed the importance of education in a democratic society. Her encouragement of faculty teaching and research led to the success of numerous large-scale school initiatives, including the Collaborative Internship program (teacher residencies with partner schools), the Technology in Education program, the Cambridge/Lesley Literacy Project, the Center for Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative, the Multicultural Institute for Change, and the Say Yes to Education project.
Each year's event includes the presentation of the June Fox Scholarship Award, given to a student in one of Lesley's teacher residency programs, and two book awards that honor former deans William Dandridge and Mario Borunda. Donate to the June Fox Scholarship.