Begins July 5, 2022 via Google Classroom

Meets Synchronously via Zoom: July 14, 21, 28 from 2:00-3:00 PM

This book is more than just about holding race conversations, this book is pedagogically practical and insightful. "Do you feel prepared to initiate and facilitate meaningful, productive dialogues about race in the classroom? Are you looking for practical strategies to engage with your students. Inspired by Frederick Douglass's abolitionist call to action, "it is not light that is needed, but fire.” Matthew Kay has spent his career learning how to lead students through the most difficult race conversations. Kay not only makes the case that high school classrooms are one of the best places to have those conversations, but he offers a method for getting them right, providing candid guidance. With the right blend of reflection and humility, Kay asserts, teachers can make school one of the best venues for young people to discuss race.” Participants will engage in reflection journals, discussion prompts via Google Classroom prior to the three meetings where we will discuss the text in depth and through a reflective lens. Participants will receive a link to join Google Classroom on July 5th. Participants must register by June 20th to receive the book, the book is included in your registration fee.

Audience: All Educators

Presenter: Jennifer Stanton

Begins August 1, 2022 via Google Classroom

Meets Synchronously via Zoom: August 9, 16, & 23 from 2:00-3:00 PM

“Many educators agree that the 100-point grading model is not always a reliable way to evaluate student learning. But is there another way to more accurately and equitably grade students and provide high-quality information to parents while fostering student learning? If so, why haven’t school districts across the country changed their practices? In Changing the Grade, author and educator Jonathan Cornue presents a detailed model for developing a more reliable, standards-based grading system- including 30 steps to guide you through the process. In addition to identifying and addressing the barriers to change-such as concerns about how colleges and employers will interpret an alternative grading model- Cornue offers a concrete structure for changing the grading system.” Participants will engage in reflection journals, discussion prompts via Google Classroom prior to the three meetings where we will discuss the text in-depth and through a reflective lens. Participants will receive a link to join Google Classroom on August 5th. Participants must register by July 20th to receive the book, the book is included in your registration fee. Jonathan Cornue, the author, will be joining us on July 23rd to discuss the book.

Audience: All Educators

Presenter: Jennifer Stanton