The Global Assault on Teaching, Teachers, and Their Unions: Stories for Resistance An Evening with Prof. Lois Weiner Musical Guests: The Solidarity Singers “Teachers are in a war being fought over the future of education, and though at times it might seem as though we are losing the war without firing a shot, we have a potentially powerful weapon in our hands—our solidarity and organization into powerful teachers unions.” Weiner continued, “…an international movement of teachers needs to transform its unions, to make them consistent defenders of equality, social justice, and democracy—that is of human emancipation.” Friends Beyond Borders is proud to present this timely and important lecture from Professor Lois Weiner. AFter the lecture light refreshments will be served and the conversations will continue. . .  THe UUCMC Meeting House in Lincroft, NJ is less than an hour from NY. See the bottom of this notice for a link to directions.  Lois Weiner is an internationally known researcher on urban teacher education who teaches education at New Jersey City University. Her first book, Preparing Teachers for Urban Schools, won an award for distinguished scholarship from the American Educational Research Association. Her book of advice, Urban Teaching: The Essentials, is used in programs of teacher education throughout the US. Weiner is the author of dozens of articles on educational topics, in scholarly publications and magazines and newspapers. DIrections to the event can be found here:  http://www.uucmc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=40 Please contact Kevin for more information: lamastra@mac.com
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