About this Event
What can our classrooms teach us about the connection between our pedagogy and the work we do beyond them? Many of us are redefining what it means to be a STEM teacher in this anti-education political landscape. As forces at different levels of governance place growing pressure on educators and schools, what does it mean to be an educator in this moment? How do we teach our students to exercise their agency in and out of the classroom, and how do we model this ourselves? In this talk, Dr. José Vilson will share his stories and research to show how educators and students can use their voices and classroom experiences to drive advocacy, community building, and transformational teacher leadership for authentic change in our communities and the world. Throughout, he will draw from some of his political work, including building culturally responsive curriculum, social impact, and content creation for NYC government.
Dr. José Luis Vilson is a veteran educator, sociologist, and author. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of EduColor, an organization dedicated to building, supporting, and amplifying communities of educators of color. Dr. Vilson earned his Ph.D. in Sociology and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and currently works as a postdoctoral research associate at Bank Street College of Education and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. He serves on the board of directors for the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and PowerMyLearning. He is also a special advisor for Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence and was named a New America Fellow. Dr. Vilson has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Atlantic and given talks at TED, AERA, NCTM, and NCTE. He is the author of the best-selling book This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education, and the forthcoming book You Already Know: Connecting Student Knowledge to Mathematical Understanding.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS & DETAILS
- You must be 18+ to attend this event
- Registration will close at 5:00 PM the day before the event
- Please only register yourself and use your complete first and last name as it appears on your photo ID when filling in the form
- If you have a guest you would like to bring with you to this event, please send them the link to register so they can sign up on their own
- By registering to attend this event, participants agree to follow the
- Please note that Math for America will never ask for credit card information or require payment for registration to our free public events.
BUILDING ENTRY PROTOCOL
- All attendees must be pre-registered and walk-in entry will be denied
- Provide a valid photo ID upon entry
- Admittance to the event closes at 5:30 p.m.
Please note that by entering the Simons Foundation buildings, you are attesting that you are not experiencing COVID symptoms and are not knowingly positive for COVID.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 4:30 - Doors Open
- 4:30-5:15 - Dinner - Dumplings, Salad, Noodles (GF/Vegetarian/Vegan options available)
- 5:15 - Dinner Service Closes
- 5:30 - Start Time: Welcome and Introductions
- 5:40-6:30/6:45 - Movie Screening
- 6:45-7:30 - Reception (and Dinner Reopens)
- 7:30 - Goodbye and See You Next Time!
Please arrive early if you'd like to eat dinner. Dinner service will close at 5:15 p.m.
Event venue & nearby stays
Math for America, 162 5th Ave, New York, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.