[Edling] Free Virtual Event - Literacy in Education During Challenging Times - International Literacy Day on 8 September

[Francis M. Hult via Edling]

The Language and Literacy in Education Research Cluster at the UMBC
Department of Education Presents

*Literacy in Education During Challenging Times*

A virtual panel in recognition of International Literacy Day

Tuesday, September 8
10:00-12:00
Eastern US Time

Proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966, International Literacy Day (ILD) is
commemorated annually on the 8th of September to raise awareness about the
essential role of literacy in human development.

ILD 2020 focuses on ‘literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis
and beyond’, drawing attention to how the global public health crisis
exacerbates existing educational challenges and inequalities.  Panelists
will discuss their research-based work on effective ways to foster literacy
development, highlighting a range of interdisciplinary and collaborative
initiatives that involve teachers, schools, and communities in shaping
equitable spaces for learning.

*Panelists*
Francis M. Hult, PhD
*Introduction: Sustainable Literacy Education*

Keisha McIntosh Allen, EdD
*Just Teaching: Engaging Racial Literacy During Distance Learning and
COVID-19*

Jennifer Mata-McMahon, EdD
*How a Dual Language Program is Supporting Biliteracy for ELLs in a
Baltimore City Public School*

Kindel Nash, PhD
*The Children Come Full: Toward Culturally Sustaining Literacy Practices in
Urban Communities*


*Tracy Irish, PhD  *
*STEM Literacy: Integrating Content across Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math through Cross Cutting Concepts, Collaboration, and Communication
to Develop Informed Citizens*

Jiyoon Lee, PhD
*A Collaborative Approach to Language Assessment Literacy Development in
the Midst of COVID-19*

Mavis G. Sanders, PhD
*Promoting Early Literacy Through Research-Practice Partnerships: The Role
of UMBC's Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities*

*Free Registration*
To register e-mail  bbkimtesol at umbc.edu

*More Information*
https://education.umbc.edu/events/
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