Events

The Fenn School invites faculty and staff from schools across New England to a free Multicultural Educators Forum exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Challenging Times. Featuring keynote speakers Jarvis R. Givens, PhD. and Dr. Liza Talusan (and other area administrators and educators), the program will address pressing challenges that not only affect our educational institutions but also transcend our local communities.

Anyone who has experienced the adventure of teaching or raising children understands that adolescence is a challenging time for young people trying to navigate the myriad educational, social, and emotional changes. The age of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence is upon us; schools must determine how they will engage with this “arrival” technology. The political climate is marked by division and dehumanization. Institutions responsible for the well-being of young people must meet the challenges of our time with purpose and fortitude, anchored by their missions, and philosophies that serve the common good.

Join us for a day of speakers, workshops, and opportunities to connect with educators from around New England! We will engage in honest dialogue, collaborative brainstorming, and reflection of our own practices and pedagogies – meeting the challenges of our time together. (An optional Book Club discussion about James by Percival Everett will follow the program from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.)