UMass Lowell School of Education Fall 2021 Symposium: Critical Race Theory

50 Warren Street,Lowell MA 01852

12 October, 2021

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What is critical race theory (CRT) and why is there so much controversy around it? What is critical race theory (CRT)? How is it different from culturally responsive pedagogy? Why is there so much controversy surrounding CRT? Come hear from the multiple community voices on this topic. Panelists include K12 teachers, students, administrators, and teacher education faculty. When: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 4-7 p.m.Where: UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St., Lowell, MAFree and Open to the public.For more information, please email: [email protected]. Guest SpeakersJack Schneider, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Education, UMass LowellNoah Rubin, Ed.D., Director, Elementary Education Program, Wellesley CollegeLatifah Philipps, Chief Equity & Engagement Officer, Lowell Public SchoolsDebra Fowler, Executive Director, History UnerasedChanda Womack, Executive Director, ARISENancy Xiong, Lead Organizer, ARISENiamiah Jefferson, Lead Organizer, ARISE Sponsored by the School of Education, FAHHS Dean’s Office, Center for Asian American Studies, Race & Ethnic Studies Program. As education transforms throughout Massachusetts and the nation, teachers and leaders need to adapt and lead. There is no better place to learn how than in the College of Education at UMass Lowell. We understand the education climate, as our faculty are active researchers, expert teachers and involved in policy.