To anyone who is a teacher, parent, student, or otherwise part of the education community,

The Education for Social Justice Conference is this Saturday and it's not too late to register! There is plenty of space for folks to tune in virtually and about 60 spots left for in-person participants! You can find more information and register here: https://edjcoalitionvt.org/events/education-for-social-justice-conference

Here are a few things to look forward to:

"Powered by the People, Collective Power for Collective Liberation" keynote panel with Geoffery Winder, Eli Clare, and Shineika Fareus

15 in-person, 2 hybrid, and 4 online workshops most of which are youth-led with titles like "Solving Problems of Power in Schools through Theater and Divergent Thinking", "Harm Reduction Heroes: Empowering Youth to Address Substance Use", "Moving from PBIS-Based Compliance Behavior Systems to Restorative Values-Based Systems", and "Connecting core values across difference: growing allyship and surviving the backlash"

Collaborative poetry designed by U-32 student, Eli

Screen printing shirts with a design by student Braeden Laidman

Ethiopian food from Munchie-Rollz and Thai food from Bangkok Thai Food Express

Lunch conversation groups about dismantling ableism and centering access, youth organizing for anti-racism, and supporting foster care youth and youth experiencing homelessness

Regional connecting

We will be providing childcare, requiring masks, and we'll have a low-sensory space available. There's so much more! If you can't make it, you'll be able to find a recording of the keynote panel on our YouTube channel. We'll be posting about the conference throughout the day. You can find photos, videos, and quotes from the conference at @edjcoalitionvt on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

The conference is free to attend for anyone who's school/organization cannot pay. We encourage educators, students, parents/caregivers, and all community members who are working towards justice in our schools to join us. Educators can receive a professional learning certificate. Register to attend online or in-person here: https://edjcoalitionvt.org/events/education-for-social-justice-conference

May 7, 2024, 12 to 1:30 PM

May 8, 2024, 6:30 to 8 PM

May 11, 2024, 10 to 11:30 AM