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Battles in Education

Kevin Kumashiro, Ph.D., hosts a public lecture to launch his new book "Surrendered: Why Progressives are Losing the Biggest Battles in Education."

Saturday, October 24, 2020
10:00-11:15amHST / 1:00-2:15pmPST / 4:00-5:15pmEST
Online

Dr. Kevin Kumashiro

Dr. Kevin Kumashiro is an internationally recognized expert on educational policy, school reform, teacher preparation, and educational equity and social justice, with a wide-ranging list of accomplishments and awards as a scholar, educator, leader, and advocate.

In this presentation, Dr. Kumashiro draws on his newest book, "Surrendered," to highlight how the broader Left in the United States (progressives, liberals, Democrats, teacher unions, civil rights organizations) has long had the tendency to talk about problems in public education in ways that were framed by forces contrary to the goals of democracy and justice, and in so doing, to respond counterproductively. 

He explains when, why, and how this has happened, particularly regarding the insidious nature of so-called reforms, and dives into some of the biggest battles in education today, such as affirmative action, free speech and hate speech, bullying and violence, teacher shortages, and student debt.

In celebration of its publication, several copies of the book will be given away as door prizes, and a discount will be provided to any attendee interested in purchasing copies. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

The event is sponsored by: Aloha Kumu Collective (University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa, College of Education), Ka Papa Loʻi ʻO Kānewai, ʻĀinahou: Native Hawaiian Faculty Council (University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa, College of Education), Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education-the home of p4c Hawaiʻi (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa), Aupuni Palapala, Hawaiʻi Scholars for Education and Social Justice, Hanahauʻoli School Professional Development Center

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