Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/02/2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Categories
Aug 2: “From Surviving to Thriving: Social Justice through the Lens of Educational Equity”
The virtual discussion will feature Tremaine Sanders, educator, writer, poet, singer, and TikTok creator.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2022
CONTACT: ACLU of Florida Media Office, media@aclufl.org
WHAT: The ACLU of Florida Chapters are hosting the next presentation from their racial justice series entitled, “From Surviving to Thriving: Social Justice through the Lens of Educational Equity.” The lecture will feature Tremaine Sanders, educator, writer, poet, singer, and TikTok creator, who will discuss the disparities in America’s education system and how a lack of an equitable education system impacts students who have been historically marginalized and under-resourced by the public school system, including Black and Brown. Ms. Sanders’ talk will highlight the disparities in everything from the availability of educational materials to punitive disciplinary practices that disproportionately impact students of color. She will also highlight better solutions for implementing an equitable education system for all America’s students, regardless of socioeconomic status.
WHO: Tremaine Sanders is an educator by day with nearly 15 years of experience, and a writer, poet, singer, TikTok creator, and lover of all things creative by night. Ms. Sanders is from Louisiana and now lives in Houston,TX with her family. She holds an M.ED. Education Leadership, an Ed.S. in English Education, an M.ED. in English Education from Louisiana State University (LSU), and a B.A. in secondary education from Southern University and A&M College.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: Virtually via Zoom. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details: https://www.mobilize.us/aclufl/event/477000/
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