Inaugural Shirley Dixon Celebration of Urban Education Symposium

Posted by Cabrini University on February 5, 2018

The Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement presents the Inaugural Shirley Dixon Celebration of Urban Education Symposium

The Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement at Cabrini University, will host the inaugural Shirley Dixon Urban Education Symposium. The theme for this year’s symposium is Moral and Courageous Leadership. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Rich Milner, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential educators in the United States. Dr. Milner is the Helen Faison Endowed Chair of Urban Education at the University of Pittsburgh. His latest book is titled, Rac(e)ing to Class: Confronting Poverty and Race in Schools and Classrooms.

The Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement (CUEEI) integrates the mission of the University to further work alongside historically underserved communities and schools. Integrated throughout the Center’s activities and strategic initiatives is a commitment to service, strengthening relationships, and building solidarity.

For more information, please contact, Dr. Ronald W. Whitaker, II at: rwhitaker@cabrini.edu

Dr. Whitaker serves as Assistant Professor of Education, Director of District and School Relations, and Co-Director for CUEEI.

Date and Time
Thu, April 26, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

LOCATION

Cabrini University
610 King of Prussia Road
Grace Hall Atrium
Radnor, PA 19087

Please RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-shirley-dixon-celebration-of-urban-education-symposium-tickets-42285788933

Dr. Ronald W. Whitaker, II
Assistant Professor of Education
Director of District and School Relations &
Co-Director of the Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement CUEEI


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