Defining Education Policy & Practice

2010 promises to be a key year in education reform in our nation and state. MMEP’s Frontiers in Racial Equity Conference will leverage the year’s anticipated defining moments to focus Minnesotans on a new vision of education excellence. A vision based on an inclusive research-informed workplan that will create high quality and racial equity in the education of all our youth.

DATE

Thursday, November 18, 2010

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

LOCATION

University of Minnesota

Coffman Memorial Union

300 Washington Avenue SE

Minneapolis, Minn. 55455

SCHEDULE

• Pre-Conference Exclusive Event

Annual Meeting of MMEP Members Breakfast

Check-In                                   7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Presentation               8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

• Conference Schedule

Check-In                                   9:00 a.m.

Opening Plenary                        9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Breakout Session                      10:45 a.m.-Noon

Keynote Luncheon                     12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Breakout Session                      2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Closing Session                         3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Reception                                  4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

MMEP COMMUNITY

You can expect to engage with 350-375 individuals committed to racial equity in education. MMEP’s community is comprised of P-20 educators and administrators as well as community advocates, elected officials, and policymakers.