Proposal Deadline:  January 21, 2011 
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BACKGROUND

Free Minds, Free People is a national conference presented by the Education for Liberation Network,
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, the Chicago Freedom  School and Youth in Action that brings together teachers, high school and college students, researchers, parents and community-based activists/educators from across the country to build a movement to develop and promote education as a tool for liberation.
The conference is a space in which these groups can learn from and teach each other, sharing knowledge, experience and strategies. 

Education for liberation prepares the most excluded, under-served members of our society, in particular low-income youth and youth of color, to fight for a more just world by: 

• Exploring with students the causes of inequalities and injustices in society and how communities
  have fought against them. 
• Helping students to develop both the belief in themselves that they can challenge those injustices
  and the skills necessary to do that. 
• Supporting students in taking action that leads to disenfranchised communities having more power.

The goal of Free Minds, Free People is to provide a forum for sharing knowledge, experiences and
strategies that support the use of education as a tool for liberation by:

• Building and sustaining connections between people from different backgrounds with an interest in justice-oriented education work 
• Supporting participants in developing and deepening their practice as learners and educators
  committed to social justice 
• Nourishing justice-oriented education work in various communities, with an emphasis on the host city, by making strategic connections to collective action in other parts of the country 
• Acting as a catalyst for the continued development of a social movement around education for
  liberation 
• Supporting and promoting youth-led education and organizing efforts  
• Utilizing a collaborative conference planning process that elevates the leadership of students, parents, teachers, researchers and community-based organizers/educators.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We invite K-12 teachers, community-based educators, students, activists/organizers, artists, parents and academic researchers to submit proposals

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You're invited to come to the movies with TSJ! We'll be heading as a group to check out the new "Waiting for Superman" film in theaters

Oct 16, 2010
TIME HAS CHANGED!
The viewing is at 4pm
We'll be meeting at the theater at 3:30pm
Landmark Century Theater, 2828 N. Clark

Tickets cost $11, we recommend getting advance tickets.

After the film the plan is to gathering in the sitting area in the mall where the theater is - it's on the ground floor.

Feel free to Contact Rachel S. to RSVP, although not required. Rachel's email is rachel.serra@gmail.com and phone is 773-954-9508

For some critical pre-reading & reviews from teachers, check out
http://www.notwaitingforsuperman.org/

We are also having a general meeting Sunday to discuss the film 'Waiting for Superman' in more depth and also to plan for the Nov. 20 Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair. Come on out! Bring a friend!

TSJ General Meeting
Sunday, Oct. 17
1-3pm
UIC-- College of Education, 3rd Floor
1040 W. Harrison St., Room 3233, Commons Room
Chicago, IL
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Chicago - A federal judge ruled Monday that the Chicago Public School system does not have the right to fire teachers without regard to seniority or tenure, handing a victory to the Chicago Teachers Union.

Before the start of the school year, 750 teachers were let go because of budget deficits.

Monday, a court ruling sided with CTU over the firings. Judge David Coar ruled that the district has 30 days to work with the union on a process that would set up so called "recall rules".

The teachers believe the ruling will get them back at work.

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Reposted from Rethinking Schools.

NOTWaitingforSuperman.org is live!

We've got news, articles, and resources, as well as discussion boards to keep the dialogue active. Please invite colleagues and friends to the site and join the fight.

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Tuesday, Sept. 21
4pm @ Daley Plaza


Washington & Dearborn Streets
(across from Chicago City Hall)


WHY PROTEST?
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Join Teachers for Social Justice & dancefloor allies for Peace Party at Danny's, a monthly benefit with resident DJs Jeff Parker, David M, Naomi Walker & guest Brotha Onaci. Funk & soul vinyl to groove to on a school night. Spread the word!

Monday, November 8, 2010
9pm-2am
Danny's Tavern
1951 W. Dickens (block north of Armitage & Damen)
Chicago, IL

Percentage of bar sales will support the

10th Annual Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair, November 20, 2010

Danny's Tavern is
21+
Space is not wheelchair accessible.

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