Progressives Engaged in Struggle Support Network: February 2006

Progressives Engaged in Struggle Support Network

...is a critically-engaged, hopeful, and supportive voice for change. It's members are dedicated to affirming the basic rights of and creating realistic solutions with children and families who are disenfranchised by an unjust socio-economic structure. This empowering partnership seeks to facilitate system-wide change through respect for social difference, humanistic teaching, service to others, transformative dialog, and an ever-evolving journey toward connectedness.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Reading/Theory Group

Will focus on theoretical issues related to social difference and social justice, will provide educational materials to the Network, and will coordinate conference presentations and publication of materials related to our work.

Slow Food Group

This group will explore environmental and ecological issues toward finding more sustainable possibilities/opportunities for our schools and communities.

Service/Mentoring Group

Will seek out service opportunities for the Network and work with local like-minded schools/teachers to develop professional development opportunities involving social difference and social justice.

Policy/Connections Group

This group will monitor structural/policy issues and apprise the Network of issues/groups/politicians in need of letters, meetings in need of attendance, like-minded groups/individuals with whom to connect, etc.

IEP/SBARK Group

This group will focus on connecting with parents, specifically regarding advocacy for their children in IEP/SBARK meetings.