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Monday, November 12, 2012

Teachers For Social Justice: 2012 TSJ Curriculum Fair Program & Speakers

Teachers For Social Justice: 2012 TSJ Curriculum Fair Program & Speakers:


2012 TSJ Curriculum Fair Program & Speakers

The 2012 Teaching For Social Justice Curriculum Fair is only a few days away, and we are excited to announce the program schedule and keynote speakers. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Pre-register NOW if you haven't done so already. This will save you time Saturday morning as well as help us avoid a bottleneck during registration.
  • Please note the NEW LOCATION! Due to forces out of our control, we had to change the venue to Kenwood Academy H.S. at 5015 S. Blackstone. 
  • Take a look at the workshops so you can plan accordingly.
  • BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE. We will not be providing plastic bottles of water.
Here is the schedule for the day as well as the keynote speakers and program.


Schedule of the Day 
10:00 - Registration, Curriculum Exhibitors, and Resource Tables**  Open
11:00am-12:00pm - Opening Program (auditorium, 1st floor)
  • Cuban Street Rumba—Yoruba Opening Salutation "Elegwa"
    • Carlos "Quinto" Equis-Aguila, Cuban Master Drummer
    • José Morales
  • Welcome and Introduction - Prudence Browne, TSJ
  • Brandon Johnson, Chicago Teachers Union
  • Lorena Jasso, Social Justice High School Parent  
  • Aquila Griffin, Dyett H.S. Student, Kenwood Oakland Community  Organization
  • Kuumba Lynx, “Arizona Poli Tricks."
12:30-1:45 pm - Workshops Session 1* and Organizing (school closings, elected school board)
1:00-2:30pm - Lunch (Cafeteria, 2nd floor)
2:30 - Curriculum Exhibitors and Resource Tables close
2:30-3:45pm - Workshops Session 2* and Organizing (school closings, elected school board)
Closing Program 4:00-4:30   (Auditorium)
Call to Action, Call to Organize
  • Karen Lewis, President, CTU
  •  Closing Song: Sound of Soul