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SUMMARY:History\, Race\, & a Way Forward - Community Read & Conversations
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with UNC’s Commission on History\, Race\, and a Way Forward\, join us for our second Community Book Conversation and workshop series. This year\, we will focus on the history of education in our local schools while centering the experiences of Black students and educators.  \n\n\n\nWe will bring together the authors of the books we read\, community members\, scholars\, educators\, artists\, and policymakers to listen and learn from each other.  \n\n\n\nEach week our discussion will be guided by key readings from these books:  \n\n\n\n\nRadical Equations by Robert Moses and Charles Cobb \n\n\n\nWhite Peril: a Family Memoir by Omo Moses\n\n\n\nThe Movement Made Us: a Father\, a Son\, and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride by David Dennis\, Jr. in collaboration with David Dennis\, Sr. \n\n\n\n\nSession dates & themes:  \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 18 – Education as a Human Right with Omo Moses\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 25 – We Know What We Need with Charlie Cobb\, creator of the original Freedom Schools\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 4 – Intergenerational Organizing with David Dennis\, Jr. and David Dennis\, Sr. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 18 – Where We Go from Here with Transformational Youth Educators  \n\n\n\n\nAll sessions will be held at Chapel Hill Public Library in Meeting Room B. Doors will open for food and fellowship at 5:30\, followed by a local artist performance at 6 pm. \n\n\n\nThis series has been organized by Danita Mason-Hogans and Simona Goldin\, co-Chairs\, Equity in Schools Task force\, UNC Commission on History\, Race\, and a Way Forward. Partners include the Chapel Hill Descendants Project with Chapel Hill Public Library\, local nonprofit Bridging the Gap\, and local advocacy group Equity for Education (E4E).  \n\n\n\nCopies of the books are available for purchase at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. Mention “Community Read” in your order comments\, and they will give you a 10% discount on your order! If you can\, buy two copies of the books: one for yourself and one to donate for a fellow community member.  \n\n\n\nWe have a few free copies of the books available for those who need them. If you would like to receive copies\, email or call: mluby@townofchapelhill.org or 919-969-2028. 
URL:https://floodcenter.org/event/history-race-a-way-forward-community-read-conversations-2/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill Public Library\, 100 Library Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, US
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SUMMARY:From Curiosity to Confidence: Building Engagement in Early Childhood Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Engagement is the cornerstone of effective early childhood education\, fostering curiosity\, confidence\, and a strong foundation for future success. This session highlights how the Playful Learning model combines research and hands-on practices to create classrooms that captivate and inspire young learners\, while preparing them for success as they transition into Kindergarten and the K-12 environment.\nDesigned for researchers\, educators\, and decision-makers\, this presentation offers practical tools and actionable strategies to transform early childhood classrooms into spaces where engagement leads to meaningful outcomes.
URL:https://floodcenter.org/event/from-curiosity-to-confidence-building-engagement-in-early-childhood-classrooms/
LOCATION:Sanford School of Public Policy\, 201 Science Dr\, Sanford 223\, Rhodes Conference Room\, Durham\, NC\, 27708\, US
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Racism Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 9th Annual Let’s Talk Racism Conference! Our theme this year is Making Space for Today’s Voices: The Student Movement. This one-day event will occur Saturday\, March 22nd from 9:00am – 4:00pm \, in Greensboro at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. \nThe purpose of this event is to give K-12 educators and pre-service teachers an opportunity to engage in sessions centered on the impact of systemic racism and ways of dismantling it in our schools. Educators will earn continuing education credits (CEUs) for their participation. While educators are the target audience\, we welcome all community members to attend.   \nWe are switching things up again this year by having a keynote panel of student voices\, a promise we made last year. The planning committee is thrilled to announce Bellen Woodard as our panel feature! Bellen is the 13-year-old successful entrepreneur\, CEO\, & acclaimed author who launched Bellen’s More than Peach Project at just 8 years old in 2019. She created More than Peach crayons\, her brand\, & company after changing the language and perception around skin color in her own classroom and community. Bellen will be joined on the panel by local student activists! \nThe Let’s Talk Racism Conference is co-hosted by an Education Collaborative composed of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University’s College of Education\, North Carolina Central University’s School of Education\, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream\, and we are (working to extend anti-racist education\, Inc).
URL:https://floodcenter.org/event/lets-talk-racism-conference/
LOCATION:NC Agricultural & Technical State University\, 1601 Bluford Street\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27411\, US
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SUMMARY:Fostering Inclusive Education for All Learners
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n\n\n\nThe Fostering Inclusive Education for All Learners Conference will happen on March 22nd\, 2025\, at the ECU Student Center from noon until 6:00 PM. This event\, co-sponsored by The Dudley Flood Center and the ECU College of Education Culture\, Opportunity\, and Engagement Committee\, will bring educators\, students\, and community members together to explore strategies that create supportive and inclusive learning environments for all learners. \n\n\n\nThe conference will feature some of ECU’s faculty as speakers\, including Dr. Karen Jones\, Dr. Tanya Christ\, Dr. Robin Harris\, and Dr. Allison Fears. Our keynote speaker is the renowned and inspiring Dr. Catherine Compton-Lilly\, whose expertise and insights will leave a lasting impact on all attendees. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBreakout Sessions Aligned with These Strands:\n\n\n\n✅ Understanding and Embracing a Culture of Care – Practical classroom approaches to create safe\, welcoming spaces that empower every student. \n\n\n\n✅ Mental Health Awareness in Schools – Strategies for supporting student mental wellness through trauma-sensitive practices\, social-emotional learning\, and collaboration. \n\n\n\n✅ Supporting Educators – Tools for professional growth and well-being to equip teachers and school leaders in meeting the diverse needs of students. \n\n\n\n✅ Community Partnerships for Inclusive Education – How schools and communities can collaborate to enhance opportunities for all learners. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a student\, educator\, community member\, faculty\, or staff\, we encourage you to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect\, learn\, and share ideas with others passionate about education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details & Registration\n\n\n\n📅 Date: March 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\n📍 Location: East Carolina University Student Center \n\n\n\n🎟 General Admission: $27 | Students: FREE \n\n\n\n🔗 Register now \n\n\n\nThis event is a Mapping the Movement Pop-Up Event\, supported by the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity and led by Dr. Rachelle Savitz. The goal of Mapping the Movement is to build and convene a network of organizations engaged in equity work across the state\, highlighting efforts—especially those centered and led by communities of color.
URL:https://floodcenter.org/event/fostering-inclusive-education-for-all-learners/
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