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SUMMARY:NJEA RISE Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme\, “Education as a Tool for Liberation\,” invites participants to explore how culture\, identity\, and professional practice contribute to liberatory educational spaces.  \nEach day includes a Welcome\, a Fellowship Flash Talk\, a Connected Idea Presentation\, and a 30minute keynote session (20 minutes of speaking and 10 minutes of Q&A).  \nDay 1 – May 8\, 2026\nFeatured Speaker: Gabriel Tanglao\nManager\, Human and Civil Rights Department\, National Education Association\nGabriel Tanglao will speak on how education can serve as a tool for liberation through the lens of AAPI heritage\, community experience\, and cultural traditions. His keynote invites participants to reflect on identity\, solidarity\, and the role of culture in building inclusive and transformative learning environments.   \nDay 2 – May 9\, 2026\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Nicki Washington\nProfessor of the Practice\, Computer Science and Gender\, Sexuality & Feminist Studies\, Duke University\nDr. Nicki Washington will discuss how education can challenge systemic barriers and expand access\, drawing from her work in computer science\, identity\, and culturally responsive educational practice. Her keynote examines how educators can build systems that support meaningful liberation for all learners.   \nWhy Attend?\n\nLearn from nationally recognized leaders advancing equitycentered educational work \n\n\nExplore connections between culture\, identity\, and liberatory education \n\n\nParticipate in interactive Q&A sessions \n\n\nConnect with a community dedicated to justice and transformation \n\nA Zoom link will be shared with registered participants.\nJoin us for two days of insight\, connection\, and actionable learning focused on education as a pathway to liberation.  \n 
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-rise-speaker-series/
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