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DEI Events

UPCOMING EVENT:
OCM BOCES presents its First Annual Equity Summit at LeMoyne College
This two-day event will feature a variety of workshops, nationally renowned speakers, and opportunities for educators and leaders to focus on creating welcoming & affirming environments, high expectations, and rigorous instruction
Featuring
- José Luis Vilson: educator activist, and best-selling author of This is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education.
- Huda Essa: national consultant. TEDx speaker, educator, and author of culturally-responsive children's books, including Teach Us Your Name and Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market.
- Matthew R. Kay: public school teacher and author of Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom.
- Kesha James and Shane Wiegand: creators of the highly touted Rochester Anti-Racist Curriculum Project
- AANHPI Author Panel: Linda Sue Park, Grace Lin, Susan Tan, and Ellen Oh
- Educational Vendors
- Independent Bookstore
- Continental Breakfast & Lunch Served DAILY
- Close of day one Networking Event
Equity Summit Registration is NOW OPEN.
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