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  • Friday, Feb 16th
    10:30 AM – 10:50 AM MST
    Is This Thing On? Using Your Teacher Voice to Elevate and Advocate for Educational Change
    Location: Homestead 3
    Speaker and Main Contact: TaVshea Smith, Ed.D (she/her/hers) – North Carolina Central University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Friday, Feb 16th
    10:45 AM – 11:15 AM MST
    California's Attempt "Professionalizing" an Already Professional Field: Early Childhood Education Practitioners Stories
    Location: Homestead 4
    Speaker and Main Contact: Eden Haywood-Bird, Ph.D. – Cal Poly Pomona
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Friday, Feb 16th
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM MST
    How the Field Can Directly Influence Educator Preparation Policy: Creating a Standard for Residency Together
    Location: Valley 3
    Speaker and Main Contact: Stephanie Lund, EdD (she/her/hers) – Texas Tech University
    Speaker and Main Contact: Calvin J. Stocker – Texas Tech University
    Speaker: Katie Kremer – Colonial School District
    Speaker: Michael Saylor, PhD – Delaware Department of Education
    Contributor/Collaborator: Kristina Najera – University of Delaware
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Friday, Feb 16th
    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
    Developing an Advocacy Voice to Transform Preparation for Great Teaching and Learning
    Location: Red Rock 6
    Speaker and Main Contact: Blake West, Ed.D. (he/him/his) – National Education Association
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Friday, Feb 16th
    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
    Rise Up: Stories of Faculty Activism Amidst the Culture Wars
    Location: Summit 11
    Speaker and Main Contact: Sarah J. Kaka, PhD (she/her/hers) – Ohio Wesleyan University
    Speaker: Nancy C. Patterson, Ph.D. – Bowling Green State University
    Speaker: Elizabeth A. Kenyon – Kent State University
    Contributor/Collaborator: Matthew S. Hollstein, Ph.D. – Kent State University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Friday, Feb 16th
    3:15 PM – 4:15 PM MST
    Effective Advocacy in Today's Hyper-partisan Environment: Strategies for Success
    Location: Red Rock 8
    Speaker and Main Contact: Diana B. Lys, EdD (she/her/hers) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Speaker: Bryan Duke, PhD – University of Central Oklahoma
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Friday, Feb 16th
    3:15 PM – 4:15 PM MST
    The Impact of the Holmes Scholars Program on Advocacy Efforts: A Case Study
    Location: Summit 6
    Speaker and Main Contact: Randa G. Keeley, PhD – Texas Woman's University
    Speaker: Gina Anderson, MS, EdD (she/her/hers) – Texas Woman's University
    Student Speaker: Angelica Addo – Texas Woman's University
    Student Speaker: Mayra A. Chavez – Texas Woman's University
    Student Speaker: Liliana Grosso Richins – Texas Woman's University
    Student Speaker: Blanca E. Jurado – Texas Woman's University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Friday, Feb 16th
    3:30 PM – 3:50 PM MST
    Evaluating the Impact of Restorative Justice Practices on Dropout Numbers of North High School (Denver)
    Location: Homestead 2
    Speaker and Main Contact: Reeti Sharma, MPA (she/her/hers) – University of Colorado Colorado Springs
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    Anti-CRT Legislation and the Unanticipated Threats to Historically Black College and Universities’ (HBCUs) Institutional Autonomy
    Location: Summit 4
    Speaker and Main Contact: Kendra Johnson – Virginia Commonwealth University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    Breaking down Barriers: How Louisiana Leaders Collaborated to Expand Access for Future Teachers of Color
    Location: Red Rock 7
    Speaker and Main Contact: Paula S. Calderon, PhD – Southeastern Louisiana University
    Speaker: Susannah F. Craig, PhD – Louisiana Board of Regents
    Speaker: Patrick T. Steck – Deans for Impact
    Speaker: Debbie G. Thomas, PhD (she/her/hers) – Grambling State University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    Death Threats and Doxing: The Imperative of Resources for Critical Educators Fighting New Backlash Pedagogy
    Location: Red Rock 8
    Speaker and Main Contact: Jaclyn Caires-Hurley, Ph.D. – Western Oregon University
    Speaker: Mandy S. Olsen, Ph.D. – Western Oregon University
    Author (not presenting): Kristen L. Pratt – Western Oregon University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    Doing Better for Black Educators: Recommendations to Improve the Recruitment and Preparation of Black Educators
    Location: Summit 8
    Speaker and Main Contact: Keilani Goggins – National Center for Teacher Residencies
    Speaker: Catherine Snyder, PhD, NBCT (she/her/hers) – Clarkson University
    Speaker: Aja Simpson Zulfiqar, MA, MS (she/her/hers) – National Center for Teacher Residencies
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    Is This Censorship? A Critical Discourse Analysis of State Curriculum Policies
    Location: Willow Lake 5
    Speaker and Main Contact: Abbie R. Strunc, PhD (she/her/hers) – Sam Houston State University
    Speaker: Amber J. Godwin, PhD – Sam Houston State University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    Urban Teacher Residency Programs: An Effective Policy to Practice Model to Address Urban Teacher Shortages
    Location: Willow Lake 1
    Speaker and Main Contact: Regena F. Nelson, PhD – Western Michigan University
    Speaker: Xin LI, Ph.D. – University of Houston
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    10:00 AM – 10:30 AM MST
    Does Money Matter? Collaborating to Give Students a Voice on Colorado’s Educator Stipend
    Location: Homestead 4
    Speaker and Main Contact: Susan C. Connors, PhD – University of Colorado Denver
    Speaker: Barbara Fricks-Romero – Metropolitan State University of Denver
    Contributor/Collaborator: Barbara L. Seidl, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Colorado Denver
    Contributor/Collaborator: Cindy Gutierrez – University of Colorado Denver
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    10:00 AM – 10:30 AM MST
    Supporting Pre-service Candidates with Low Sores on the Praxis Core Reading by Building Professional Knowledge
    Location: Homestead 4
    Speaker and Main Contact: Regine E. Randall, PhD (she/her/hers) – Southern Connecticut State University
    Speaker: Bogdan Zamfir, Ed.D. – Southern Connecticut Sate University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MST
    (SA39)Mental Health First Aid: By Faculty for Faculty
    Location: Aurora Pre-function A
    Speaker and Main Contact: Sailesh Maharjan, MS (he/him/his) – California State University San Bernardino
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MST
    (SA54)Clinical Teaching Gaps
    Location: Aurora Pre-function A
    Speaker and Main Contact: Tatum Sommer, Undergraduate Researcher (she/her/hers) – Texas A&M University
    Author (not presenting): Andrew Kwok – Texas A&M University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    1:00 PM – 1:20 PM MST
    Preparing Early Childhood Teachers: Implications for Improving Recruitment, Quality, Accessibility, and Success
    Location: Homestead 2
    Speaker and Main Contact: Abby Schachner, Ph.D. – Learning Policy Institute
    Speaker: Cathy Yun, PhD – Learning Policy Institute
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Saturday, Feb 17th
    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM MST
    "Inspired to Teach 2.0"
    Location: Red Rock 11
    Speaker and Main Contact: Melissa A. Brevetti, PhD – Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
    Speaker: Goldie Thompson, PhD – Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
    Speaker: Jess N. Tucker, MPA (she/her/hers) – Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Sunday, Feb 18th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    Promoting Teacher Retention & Advancement Through State-funded Mentor Training
    Location: Red Rock 3
    Speaker and Main Contact: Sam Fogleman (he/him/his) – Colorado Department of Higher Education
    Speaker: Curtis L. Garcia, PhD (he/him/his) – Adams State University
    Speaker: Cindy Gutierrez – University of Colorado Denver
    Speaker: Liz Qualman, Ed.D. – Colorado Mountain College
    Speaker: Michele J. Mann, Ph.D. – Adams State University
    Speaker: Mandi Leigh, Ed.D. (she/her/hers) – Western Colorado University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Sunday, Feb 18th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
    The Role of Educator Preparation Programs in Contextualizing Critical Race Theory as Inclusive Education
    Location: Red Rock 9
    Speaker and Main Contact: Reyes L. Quezada – University of San Diego
    Speaker: Kimiya Maghzi – University of Redlands
    Contributor/Collaborator: Jose W. Lalas, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Redlands
    Contributor/Collaborator: Heidi L. Strikwerda – Barstow Unified School District
    Contributor/Collaborator: James Fabionar, Ph.D. – University of San Diego
    Contributor/Collaborator: Rebekka J. Jez, Ed.D. (she/her/hers) – University of San Diego
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Sunday, Feb 18th
    9:30 AM – 9:50 AM MST
    Teachers Conflicted: Exploring Effects of Social Promotion Policy on Teacher Efficacy to Promote Policy Change
    Location: Homestead 3
    Speaker and Main Contact: Kelley Duffy – Beaufort County School District
    Speaker: Rebecca Bowman, Ed.D. – University of West Georgia
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Sunday, Feb 18th
    9:45 AM – 10:15 AM MST
    Community of Practice: Innovative Policy Model for the Transformative and Equity-centered Program Review Process
    Location: Homestead 4
    Speaker and Main Contact: Jisu Ryu, PhD – Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board
    Speaker and Main Contact: Erica Hernandez-Scott, Ph.D. – Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Sunday, Feb 18th
    10:15 AM – 11:15 AM MST
    Confronting the Issue of Teaching out of Field: Innovation or Inequity?
    Location: Summit 8
    Speaker and Main Contact: Minda M. Lopez – Texas State University
    Speaker: Jane M. Saunders, Ph.D. – Texas State University
    Speaker: Jim P. Van Overschelde, Ph.D. – Texas State University
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Sunday, Feb 18th
    10:15 AM – 11:15 AM MST
    Preparing Educators to Advocate for Equity in Classrooms and School Communities
    Location: Summit 9
    Speaker and Main Contact: Leslie Gates, PhD (she/her/hers) – Millersville University of Pennsylvania
    Speaker: Oliver Dreon, Jr. – Millersville University of Pennsylvania
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity
  • Sunday, Feb 18th
    10:15 AM – 11:15 AM MST
    Using Research to Advocate for Innovative Local or State Policy
    Location: Red Rock 9
    Speaker and Main Contact: Ashley Cartun – University of Colorado Boulder
    Speaker: Elizabeth Tetu – University of Colorado Boulder
    Strand III: Education Policy and Advocacy in an Era of Inequity