Join us on Saturday morning for a professional development session and discussion aimed at helping K-12 teachers incorporate writing and reading that addresses human rights issues in new and creative ways. Hosted in conjunction with the Annual Connecticut Children's Book Fairat UConn, this session features:
Writer Chandra Prasad, author of Damselfly and other books that explore issues of race, class, and gender
Neag School literacy professor Doug Kaufman, who works with K-12 teachers to promote equity and social justice in schools
Neag School doctoral student Ellen Cavanaugh, who has developed tools to help connect literacy instruction and human rights
All are welcome; participants will receive a Neag School classroom care package. Light breakfast will be served. The event is free to attend.
Please RSVP online by Wednesday, October 31st.
Unfortunately, online registration for this event is currently closed. For additional information or to be added to a waitlist, please contact Shawn Korengay viaemailor call the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at(888) 822-5861.