Audience: K-12
In this session, we will explore the importance of creating a diverse, inclusive library so our students can see themselves reflected in the texts they read. We will also explore ways we can facilitate conversations about diversity, equity, and social justice and challenge stereotypes through storytelling.
Dr. Ilene Winokur (She/Her) @IleneWinokur
Audience: K-12
Pessimists believe the glass is half empty, optimists say it’s half full, but the glass can be refilled. How does changing our perception of learners from deficit (glass half-empty) to asset (glass can be refilled) improve how we teach and how students perceive themselves? Participants will learn how an asset-based mindset supports a sense of self-belonging that is essential to learning and achievement.
Orly Klapholz (She/Her) @OrlyKlapholz
Merary Martinez Cobian (She/Her) @merary_mtzcbn
Audience: Middle/High
The number of Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education continues to rise worldwide. We've progressed in many ways to support these students. Let's celebrate how far we've come while looking forward and learning where we need to go, and how we will get there.