Topic: The Evolution of Education: Democratic Education By the People for the People
NOTE: Final Call For Presenters. Please submit proposals electronically to msrdiaz@aol.com. See below for more information
PRESENTATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, February 5, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Day & Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Location:
Founder's Auditorium
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Speakers:
Keynote: Dr. Jean Anyon, CUNY Graduate Center
Opening Remarks: Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz
Contact:
Dr. R. Diaz
Telephone: 718-270-4916
Email: msrdiaz@aol.com
Background:
The Education Department at CUNY Medgar Evers in collaboration with The Brooklyn Free School invite presentation proposals for its First annual Democratic Education Symposium to be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Medgar Evers College. Using the theme, “The Evolution of Education: Democratic Education by the People for the People,” the symposium seeks to bring together all those invested in education and personal development to work on ways society's approach to education can be more learner centered and supportive of the contributions students, teachers, and parents can make as unique individuals with an equal voice.
Our goals are to acknowledge and empower students and teachers to be the voice of education; Create a better understanding of what a Democratic Education entails; Support all those committed to change in our current system; Share what a true democracy within our schools can look like; Nurture students in becoming the confident, passionate, and caring individuals needed to build a better future.
By stimulating activities and discussions, the symposium invites scholars, researchers, educators, parents and students to examine and transcend the boundaries that divide them. The democratic nature of this symposium provides an opportunity for all those invested in our educational system to interact outside of their traditional roles and seek common ground.
Presentation Proposals:
- Presentation proposals should be no more than 250 words in length,
- Should include a cover page with name, academic affiliation (if applicable) and contact information.
- Panel proposals and alternative, non-paper presentations will also be given consideration.
- Please submit proposals electronically to msrdiaz@aol.com
- Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York and
- The Brooklyn Free School
