November 5, 2019 Anti-Racism in Early Education What does it mean to bring an anti-racist lens to the classroom? Join Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg and P.R.I.D.E. on November 14 to find out. About On November 14, community members are invited to join P.R.I.D.E. at the Homewood Community Engagement Center for their event, “Anti-Racism in Early Education.” As a part of the P.R.I.D.E. Speaker Series, the event will feature anti-racism scholar Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg. Dr. Escayg is an assistant professor of early childhood education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her work focuses on bringing an anti-racist framework to early education. P.R.I.D.E. P.R.I.D.E. (Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education) is part of the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development within the School of Education. Their goal is to help young Black children, aged 3 to 8, understand race and embrace their ethnicity and heritage. Registration To RSVP, visit the event registration page. More Information For questions, contact P.R.I.D.E. at 412.383.8726 or adamflango@pitt.edu. *Information provided by P.R.I.D.E.
June 14, 2019 Center for Urban Education Summer Educator Forum Join the Center for Urban Education from July 18 to July 20 for their 2019 Summer Educator Forum. About The Center for Urban Education Summer Educator Forum (CUESEF) is a professional learning experience for education professionals, including pre- and practicing educators in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region, that focuses on Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline. Act 48 credits are available. During this intensive forum, participants from PreK-12 from all subject areas will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the topic, while experiencing a series of workshops and keynote speakers, including Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: The Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. Registration Registration is required; fees vary. To register, visit the CUESEF event page. Learn More To learn more and see the forum schedule, visit the Center for Urban Education website. Share this flyer with your network.
