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Roslyn Z. Wolf Lecture in Urban Education

Dr. Sajit Zachariah, Dean, College of Education and Human Services, invites you to the fourth annual Roslyn Z. Wolf Lecture in Urban Education – as part of the continuing dialogue on the ideas and issues surrounding urban education in the 21st century.

Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor Emerita and former Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be our featured speaker.

She is the author and/or editor of 9 volumes, including the critically acclaimed Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, as well as more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. She holds 5 honorary degrees and is the current President of the National Academy of Education.

Additionally, Mrs. Wolf’s longtime connection and commitment to CSU and her passion and interest in supporting urban education in our region will be celebrated.

Ranked in the top six percent of graduate education programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the College of Education and Human Services is proud to present this lecture as part of its ongoing commitment as one of the leading voices in urban education.

There is no cost for these events, but registration is required.

Register here

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Lecture and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:20 a.m. Program Begins
9:40 a.m. Lecture: “We’re Gonna Be All Right: Successful Teaching of the Hip Hop Generation”
11:00 a.m. Program Concludes

Complimentary valet parking provided at the Union Club – entrance on E. 12th.

Presented by the College’s Center for Educational Leadership in partnership with the Greater Cleveland School Superintendents’ Association. Established in 2008, the Center for Educational Leadership delivers high quality, relevant professional development and licensure programs for educators who are inspired to lead.

Date & Time

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Event Location

The Union Club of Cleveland
1211 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115

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