HSTA’s Social Justice Summit is meant to educate and empower you to navigate complex issues in our schools and communities. Bullying and discrimination continue to plague our halls and classrooms, but what is the root cause and how can we address this problem on a deeper level? UPDATE ON MARCH 9, 2020: EVENT POSTPONED HSTA is postponing this Social Justice Summit due to concerns over the coronavirus COVID-19. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but health and safety are our top priorities. We are still looking at potential alternative dates to hold the summit and other social-justice-related activities should that be possible in the future. Please keep checking HSTA’s website, Member Matters e-newsletter, and social media channels for the latest developments. View HSTA’s statement on coronavirus concerns here. HSTA’s Social Justice Summit aims to highlight and support disadvantaged groups, especially among our youth. How can we address the struggles and complex issues our students face as they navigate our classrooms, campuses, and communities? What is social justice? “Social justice refers to a concept in which equity or justice is achieved in every aspect of society rather than in only some aspects or for some people. A world organized around social justice principles affords individuals and groups fair treatment as well as an impartial share or distribution of the advantages and disadvantages within a society.” Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice, Adams, Bell, Griffin, 2nd ed., Routledge 2007 Issues Our summit will address topics such as: Pacific Islander awareness ? Mental health ? Poverty ? Restorative justice ? Human and sex trafficking ? Native Hawaiian sense of place ? Social justice in the classroom Special guests Kim Coco Iwamoto and the following student groups: Mic4Peace, Farrington High School Rainbow Royales, ?Ilima Intermediate School ?O Hina I ka Malama, Ke Kula Waena, Moloka?i Middle School Schedule 8:45 a.m. Registration 9 a.m. General session 10:45 a.m. Breakout session #1 11:45 a.m. Lunch provided 12:30 p.m. Breakout session #2 1:30 p.m. Closing session and next steps Educators, students, parents, supporters — all are welcome! Admission is free, but registration is needed to ensure lunch can be provided for all. For more information, email info@hsta.org.
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