| Start Date: | 4/24/2015 | Start Time: | 9:00 AM |
| End Date: | 4/24/2015 | End Time: | 4:30 PM |
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Event Description
Philadelphia is the 8th largest school system in the U.S. More than 5,000 public school teachers and staff members have been laid off in the past 2 years. Students are affected by this budget crisis in a myriad of ways, including their overall health, development and academic progression. This day-long symposium hopes to:
- Provide attendees with practical resources to help them advocate for themselves and students;
- Connect various parts of the community system (adults, teachers, students) with advocacy;
- Inspire change through provision of information; and
- Create a space for people to discuss crisis with the School District of Philadelphia.
Scheduled speakers include:
- Bishop Dwayne Royster, POWER Philadelphia
- Dr. Ken Hardy, Professor, Drexel Couple and Family Therapy Departmenty
- Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown
- Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, President and CEO, Opportunities Industrialization Center of Philadelphia
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Contact Information:
Name: Dr. Erica J. Wilkins
Phone: 267.359.5523
Email: ejw72@drexel.edu |
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Location:
Drexel University, Behrakis Grand Hall
3210 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA |
Audience:
EveryoneUndergraduate StudentsGraduate StudentsFacultyStaffAlumniParents & Families |
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