Sept. 24, 2024
Baylor University School of Education and Raise Your Hand Texas will host a transformative advocacy event, Own the Narrative, supporting public education and the role of teachers and other educational leaders. This event is designed to equip educators and those who support public education, including parents and community leaders, with the tools and knowledge they need to become powerful Texas public education advocates.
Event Details:
Own the Narrative: An Advocacy Event
Date: Thursday, September 26
Time: 4:30 PM (snacks) | 5-6 PM (program)
Location: Baylor Business School, Foster 250 (1621 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706)
FREE and no reservations required
Keynote Speaker Amy Dodson, Senior Regional Advocacy Director for West and Central Texas at Raise Your Hand Texas, will share insights on the current state of public education policy, its impact on classrooms, and how educators can be effective advocates supporting public education.
Dr. Kylah Clark-Goff, assistant dean for educator-preparation programs in the School of Education said Dodson is a dynamic speaker. “She has worked in education for 28 years and knows the dynamics of education in Texas from the local classroom to the state level,” Clark-Goff said. “She also has a broad range of relationships with educators across the state that make her an expert on the context of public education as she leverages her position with RYHT to advocate for our schools.”
Event attendees will gain:
- A deeper understanding of the issues facing public education in Texas and of the impact of legislation on classrooms
- Tangible strategies, practical skills, and communication tips for advocating effectively and for influencing policy
- Stories from local educators who have made a difference through advocacy
- Networking opportunities with like-minded educators and building a strong network of advocates
Clark-Goff said that the event was inspired by the desire to share the great things happening in public education to counteract negative commentary in the public sphere. “The event also ties closely to the Baylor University initiative to promote civil discourse and is designed to advocate without polarizing political conversations,” she said.
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