Leaders of Social Justice in Education: Theory to Practice (EDCS 440)

Location: Hybrid meetings in person at the Hanahau’oli Professional Development Center, and online via WebEx

Course Dates: January 9 through May 7, 2024

Applications: Open now through November 10, 2023

Cost: $142 for for 3 UHM or HIDOE Reclassification credits; $50 refundable deposit if not pursuing credits.

We invite current and aspiring educators to join us on this exploration of what social justice in education means in Hawai‘i. Through reading, discussion, reflection, and collaboration around theoretical and practical resources, this cohort will build transformative knowledge and skills with the goal of empowering students through critical knowledge, collective action against oppressive systems, and greater participation in a diverse democracy.

The course consists of synchronous and asynchronous meetings, and a choice of in-person or remote attendance between January 9 and May 7, 2024. Sponsored by the Hanahau‘oli School Professional Development Center, UH Mānoa College of Education, Punahou School Davis Democracy Initiative, and Hawai‘i Department of Education, and is a component of the Social Justice in Education Project.

Applications are being accepted now through November 10. Click on the orange button below to apply today, and email project coordinator Ger Thao at gthao@hawaii.edu with any questions.

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