With the launch of this virtual conference less than three weeks out, we want to highlight some of the breakout sessions we’re looking forward to as we rethink power in education.
Our Journey to Teacher-Powered: Transitioning to a New School Leadership Structure will share the process Laura Jeffrey Academy went through when they transitioned to a teacher-powered school in 2018-19, the resources they used, the challenges they faced and overcame, as well as areas for continued growth and refinement. Presented by the teacher team at Laura Jeffrey.
» Monday, Oct 26, 3:00pm-4:00pm CT | Add to your schedule
Dismantling Unhealthy Power Dynamics explores how unhealthy power dynamics can develop in collaborative spaces even with well-intended educators. Participants will walk away with tools to identify unhealthy power dynamics and ways to dismantle and distribute power—so more people can join the journey of developing a student-centered school. Presented by the UCLA Center for Community Schooling.
» Tuesday, Oct 27, 5:30pm-6:30pm CT | Add to your schedule
Sharing Power With Students: Reframing Systems Toward a Liberatory Pedagogy asserts teacher-powered schools are student-powered schools. Participants will engage in a workshop on incorporating progressive systems in their classroom—to build humanizing pedagogies that share power with all voices. Presented by the Human Restoration Project.
» Wednesday Oct 28, 3:30pm-4:30pm | Add to your schedule
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