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The Critical Urban Education (CUE) Speaker Series is a bi-annual event bringing leading national scholars to Montclair State University. Open to all community members, CUE provides a forum to develop attendees' racial and political analysis through a series of lectures and workshops focused on social and cultural issues influencing urban schools and communities.
The summit will kick off with a performance by Newark elementary school students, local youth spoken word poets and DJ Justis. The keynote, The Racialization and Reimagination of Teachers of Color: Resisting Pushout from K-12 Schools, will be delivered by Rita Kohli, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of California-Riverside. Even teaching in predominantly student of Color spaces, teachers of Color are often minoritized professionally. Building on the narratives of justice-oriented teachers of Color, this talk will shed light on racialized struggles of working in a predominantly White profession, the toll it can take on their mental, emotional and physical well being, and how it can lead to pushout from the profession. Kohli will also outline the strategies teachers of Color have used to collectively cope, heal from, and resist racism; thus, reclaiming their deserved place as educators in K-12 schools.
Following a communal lunch, participants will have the opportunity to attend two rounds of workshops lead by urban education scholars. Topics will include: ethnic studies; trauma and healing; supporting teachers of color; social justice STEM, Teaching with Hip hop and spoken word and teaching critical theory. The day will close with an opportunity for reflection, networking and the return of DJ Justis.
The summit will kick off with a performance by Newark elementary school students, local youth spoken word poets and DJ Justis. The keynote, The Racialization and Reimagination of Teachers of Color: Resisting Pushout from K-12 Schools, will be delivered by Rita Kohli, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of California-Riverside. Even teaching in predominantly student of Color spaces, teachers of Color are often minoritized professionally. Building on the narratives of justice-oriented teachers of Color, this talk will shed light on racialized struggles of working in a predominantly White profession, the toll it can take on their mental, emotional and physical well being, and how it can lead to pushout from the profession. Kohli will also outline the strategies teachers of Color have used to collectively cope, heal from, and resist racism; thus, reclaiming their deserved place as educators in K-12 schools.
Following a communal lunch, participants will have the opportunity to attend two rounds of workshops lead by urban education scholars. Topics will include: ethnic studies; trauma and healing; supporting teachers of color; social justice STEM, Teaching with Hip hop and spoken word and teaching critical theory. The day will close with an opportunity for reflection, networking and the return of DJ Justis.
DATE: April 18, 2018
TIME: Registration 10:00 AM -6:00 PM
LOCATION: 7th Floor Conference Center, University Hall, MSU
Please read all of the following information carefully and follow directions for registration.
*Conference sign-in will be from 9:30-10:00 am.
*Conference activities will begin promptly at 10:00 am.
10:00-10:30 Opening and Performances Nelly and The Loud Project and DJ Justis Lopez
10:30-12:30 Morning Keynote and Discussion
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Workshop Block 1
3:15-4:45 Workshop Block 2
5:00-5:30 DJ Justis, Raffle, and Networking
PLEASE NOTE:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
- LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
- FREE TICKETS FOR AN EXCITING RAFFLE!
********** PLEASE REGISTER BY: April 1, 2018 ***********
We look forward to your participation in the 2018 CUE Summit!
Thank you!
LOCATION: 7th Floor Conference Center, University Hall, MSU
Please read all of the following information carefully and follow directions for registration.
*Conference sign-in will be from 9:30-10:00 am.
*Conference activities will begin promptly at 10:00 am.
10:00-10:30 Opening and Performances Nelly and The Loud Project and DJ Justis Lopez
10:30-12:30 Morning Keynote and Discussion
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Workshop Block 1
3:15-4:45 Workshop Block 2
5:00-5:30 DJ Justis, Raffle, and Networking
PLEASE NOTE:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
- LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
- FREE TICKETS FOR AN EXCITING RAFFLE!
********** PLEASE REGISTER BY: April 1, 2018 ***********
We look forward to your participation in the 2018 CUE Summit!
Thank you!
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Program Description: The purpose of the Center of Pedagogy Leadership Associates Program is to work toward developing a critical mass of leaders from the public schools, from the arts and sciences, and from teacher education who understand and are committed to the goals of simultaneous renewal of schools and to the education of educators.
Leadership Associates will work to deepen their understanding of the moral dimensions of teaching—stewardship, access, nurturing pedagogy, and democracy—and to collaborate with P-12 faculty and administrators and university education and arts/science faculty toward the renewal of schools and the preparation of educators. We will examine our roles in our respective institutions to become more effective agents for change, and propose and undertake an inquiry project to work towards these ends.
The Leadership Associates program will be held from July 9-13, 2018 on the campus of Montclair State University. The agenda will run from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm daily.
The compensation for full participation in the program during the summer and academic year will be $500 per participant. In addition, all educational materials and food (light breakfast and full lunch) will be provided.
Participants will be selected for the program by a screening committee and great efforts will be made to achieve a balance among faculty and administrators from the university and the public schools. Every attempt will be made to achieve as wide a district representation as possible. Administrator/teacher teams are encouraged to apply.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Individuals selected for this program will:
Be in a position to contribute to the goals of the program as a faculty or administrator affiliated with Montclair State University and the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER);
Demonstrate a deep belief in the moral imperatives of educating the young for citizenship in a democracy;
Serve in an institutional leadership role, or have the potential for assuming a leadership role in that setting;
Demonstrate their dedication to the vision of simultaneous renewal of the schools and the education of educators;
Recognize the nature and challenges inherent in bringing about institutional change and be willing to become agents for change;
Desire to engage in critical inquiry, to examine the moral dimensions of teaching in a democracy, to reflect upon practice, and to dialogue with colleagues.
To apply, please complete and submit the following online application:
2018 Leadership Associates Program Application - Due May 4, 2018
Montclair State University
Educators’ Exchange
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Registration is Open!
The Center of Pedagogy and CEHS Career Services at Montclair State University invite you to attend their annual Educators’ Exchange career fair on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
This event provides a valuable resource for your organization as you will have the opportunity to interact with and screen potential hires. In addition, students will gain real-life interview and job search experience. Your organization will be assigned a table to set up displays, distribute handouts, and speak to student teachers and alumni who are actively seeking employment.
Registration is free of charge to all the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) member school districts. This event will take place from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the University Hall Conference Center. Lunch and parking will be provided.
MSUNER members are eligible for priority registration. Last year we reached capacity for this event. Since registration for all districts will open up in January, register soon to reserve your spot.
For questions regarding this event, please contact CEHS Career Services at 973-655-7865 or CEHScareer@mail.montclair.edu.
Please review the attached information about the Theater of the Oppressed, a wonderful opportunity. Theater of the Oppressed (T.O.) is a form of popular community-based education that uses theater as a tool for political and social change. There are T.O. groups across the nation and throughout the world.
If you are interested, email Dr. Taylor at taylorm@montclair.edu
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/weallbelonghere
Dear Teachers,
We would like to introduce you and your students to the North American Computational Linguistics
Olympiad (NACLO, http://nacloweb.org/).
NACLO is a pencil and paper contest in which students use analytical skills to solve puzzles in
languages that they do not know. In the course of solving the puzzles, students learn something
about the structure of human languages and how computers can process them. The contest introduces
students to possible careers in linguistics, languages, and computer science.
Who can participate in NACLO? The target audience for NACLO is students in 9th through 12th grade.
However, middle school students often enjoy the contest as well, and occasionally win. All students
are eligible as long as they are under 20 years old, do not yet have a high school diploma, and are
not enrolled in a degree program at a college or university. NACLO has no prerequisites and no
registration fee.
What kinds of students are interested in NACLO? Typical NACLO participants enjoy puzzles and
languages. Any students who enjoy the sample puzzles on the attached flyers are good candidates for
NACLO. Good places to start looking for NACLO participants are math classes, language classes,
computer classes, and gifted programs.
NACLO timeline:
1. Registration is now open at http://www.nacloweb.org/register_student.php#
2. The NACLO open round is on January 25, 2018. Details can be found on the web site.
3. The top 100 students from the open round will participate in an invitational round on March 8,
2018
4. Approximately 15 students will be selected for training sessions via teleconference in April and
May.
5. Eight students will be chosen to represent the US at the International Linguistics Olympiad
(http://www.ioling.org) in Prague, Czech Republic, in July-August 2018.
How to Prepare for NACLO: Students can practice with past exams from the NACLO web site.
How to Participate: Please see the 2018 handbook at: http://nacloweb.org/
If you would like a flyer and a poster for advertising, please, contact Anna Feldman
feldmana@montclair.edu.
We hope that you and your students enjoy the contest!
Lori Levin
NACLO general co-chair
Research Professor at the Language Technologies Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~lsl/
Dragomir Radev
NACLO program chair and head coach
Professor of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Linguistics University of Michigan
http://web.eecs.umich.edu/~radev/
Anna Feldman
NACLO Montclair State University Site Coordinator Professor of Linguistics & Computer Science
Montclair State University
http://www.purl.org/net/fa
The content of the workshop, Supporting Teachers & Students Behind the Locked Doors: Emotional Preparedness for School Lockdown Drills, has been broadened to encompass other sources of stress in schools. The title of the new workshop is Stress Matters: The impact on student engagement, performance, and behaviors. The date, time, location and price for this workshop remain the same however the URL for the online registration has changed.
Sharing on behalf of the Center for Autism and Early Childhood Health and the MSU School Psychology Program.
The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley is pleased to announce a request for proposals (RFP) to help parents nurture generosity, gratitude, forgiveness, and related “prosocial” skills in themselves and their children. We are reaching out to you because we believe your organization may be an appropriate match.
With funding from the John Templeton Foundation, the GGSC is offering awards of between $25,000 to $150,000 to organizations that serve parents, particularly education programs run through schools, houses of worship, community centers, or other community-based organizations. The programs must develop or expand innovative ways to educate parents on the research-based keys to guiding children toward choices that place the long-term good of their communities ahead of their immediate self-interest.
Important dates:
October 2, 2017: Application window opens
December 11, 2017: Applications due
February 1, 2018: Application review process completed, grantees notified
April 1, 2018: Project period begins
December 11, 2017: Applications due
February 1, 2018: Application review process completed, grantees notified
April 1, 2018: Project period begins
March 31, 2020: Project period ends
Greater Good Parenting
Greater Good Science Center
University of California, Berkeley
ggscparenting@berkeley.edu
greatergood.berkeley.edu
Greater Good Science Center
University of California, Berkeley
ggscparenting@berkeley.edu
greatergood.berkeley.edu
These events are open to MSU Students, Faculty & Staff and the MSUNER Community
Visit their Events page, for workshop details and registration links.
Facing History and Ourselves
This workshop introduces our new resource, Teaching Mockingbird, which incorporates civic education, ethical reflection, and historical context into a literary exploration of Harper Lee's beloved novel. We offer a fresh approach that integrates multimedia resources, historical sources, and Common Core-aligned strategies that deepen students' understanding of the novel and illuminate fundamental questions of human behavior.
Recommended for 6-12th grade English Language Arts, social studies, or humanities educators teaching the novel.
In this workshop you will:
- Discover new interdisciplinary teaching strategies that reinforce historical and literacy skill
- Receive a free copy of Teaching Mockingbird
After this workshop you will:
- Become part of the Facing History educator network, with access to a rich slate of educator resources, including downloadable unit and lesson plans, study guides, and multimedia
- Be able to borrow books and DVDs through our online lending library at no cost
Space is limited; registration does not guarantee admission.
For further information and to register, please click HERE
