Surrendered: Why Progressives are Losing the Biggest Battles in Education

Date: Saturday, October 24 2020

Time: 10:00 to 11:15 AM

Location: Zoom, link provided upon registration

Cost: Free

In this presentation, Dr. Kevin Kumashiro draws on his newest book, "Surrendered," to highlight how the broader Left in the United States (progressives, liberals, Democrats, teacher unions, civil rights organizations) has long had the tendency to talk about problems in public education in ways that were framed by forces contrary to the goals of democracy and justice, and in so doing, to respond counterproductively. He explains when, why, and how this has happened, particularly regarding the insidious nature of so-called reforms, and dives into some of the biggest battles in education today, such as affirmative action, free speech and hate speech, bullying and violence, teacher shortages, and student debt. In celebration of its publication, several copies of the book will be given away as door prizes, and a discount code will be provided to any attendee interested in purchasing copies. This event is free and open to the public.

About the Presenter: Dr. Kevin Kumashiro  (https://www.kevinkumashiro.com) is an internationally recognized expert on educational policy, school reform, teacher preparation, and educational equity and social justice, with a wide-ranging list of accomplishments and awards as a scholar, educator, leader, and advocate.

Sponsored by: Aloha Kumu Collective (University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa, College of Education), Ka Papa Loʻi ʻO Kānewai,  ʻĀinahou: Native Hawaiian Faculty Council (University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa, College of Education), Hawaiʻi State Teachers  Association, Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education-the home of p4c Hawaiʻi (University of Hawaiʻi at  Mānoa), Aupuni Palapala, Hawaiʻi Scholars for Education and Social Justice, Hanahauʻoli School Professional  Development Center