Prior Teacher Events Sponsored by the Summer Institute
"The Summer Institute’s teacher conferences are truly fantastic!
I have been in the classroom for 20 years now and have never seen anything like it.
I came away with so much to share with my students." Karen, local ELA Educator
Teaching LGBTQ+: April 16, 2019
Focusing on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, the goal of this afternoon teacher training event was to provide the vocabulary, history, and personal stories that empower teachers, administrators, and counselors to reach their LGBTQ+ students. Over 65 participants learned strategies and best practices that are being used nationally to make LGBTQ+ students feel welcomed and confident in their school communities.
Focusing on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, the goal of this afternoon teacher training event was to provide the vocabulary, history, and personal stories that empower teachers, administrators, and counselors to reach their LGBTQ+ students. Over 65 participants learned strategies and best practices that are being used nationally to make LGBTQ+ students feel welcomed and confident in their school communities.
Teaching about Rwanda: February 13, 2019
Focusing on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, this after school workshop provided educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to teach about the important history--one that is a cautionary tale for our own time and place. Over 30 participants braved white-out Buffalo snow conditions to hear internationally-known teacher JC Moya, as well as survivor Victor Habinshuti. They in turn affect the lives of at least 3,000 students in the Western New York area this year alone.
Focusing on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, this after school workshop provided educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to teach about the important history--one that is a cautionary tale for our own time and place. Over 30 participants braved white-out Buffalo snow conditions to hear internationally-known teacher JC Moya, as well as survivor Victor Habinshuti. They in turn affect the lives of at least 3,000 students in the Western New York area this year alone.
Teaching to Change the World: November 27, 2018
Featuring a the Speak Truth to Power Human Rights Defender program of RFK Human Rights, the event was designed to help educators approach the most pressing issues of our day. It was also highlighted by presentations by 2018 National Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning, Yemeni-American Activist Mokhtar Alkhanshali, as well as Artist Educator Shawn Harris. These educators who were trained influence the lives of roughly 125 students each, influencing the lives of close to 15,000 young Western New Yorkers.
Featuring a the Speak Truth to Power Human Rights Defender program of RFK Human Rights, the event was designed to help educators approach the most pressing issues of our day. It was also highlighted by presentations by 2018 National Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning, Yemeni-American Activist Mokhtar Alkhanshali, as well as Artist Educator Shawn Harris. These educators who were trained influence the lives of roughly 125 students each, influencing the lives of close to 15,000 young Western New Yorkers.
An Evening with Activist Chuck Collins: October 16, 2018
Author of the best seller Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Chuck Collins was an heir to the Oscar-Mayer fortune who donated his inheritance to public causes. Held at the UB Educational Opportunity Center in downtown Buffalo, his presentation focused on ways in which government can re-create programs that helped forge the middle class in the 1940's and 50's. 60 people were in attendance.
Author of the best seller Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Chuck Collins was an heir to the Oscar-Mayer fortune who donated his inheritance to public causes. Held at the UB Educational Opportunity Center in downtown Buffalo, his presentation focused on ways in which government can re-create programs that helped forge the middle class in the 1940's and 50's. 60 people were in attendance.
Immigration Buffalo! April 25th, 2018
This after-school event provided over 60 educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to teach about the important history of immigration both on a national and local level. Participants met and listened to a panel of recent immigrants, heard local experts discuss current immigration policy, as well as received lesson ideas and outreach projects to assist local refugees in the Buffalo area.
This after-school event provided over 60 educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to teach about the important history of immigration both on a national and local level. Participants met and listened to a panel of recent immigrants, heard local experts discuss current immigration policy, as well as received lesson ideas and outreach projects to assist local refugees in the Buffalo area.
Teaching About Current Events: November 27th, 2017
Featuring Little Rock Nine member Dr. Terrence Roberts, this conference commemorated the 70th Anniversary of that event by providing over 150 local educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to teach more effectively about civil rights, fake news, Syria, North Korea, and Dystopian Literature. These teachers in turn influenced the lives of roughly 125 students each, effectively teaching the lives of close to 20,000 young Western New Yorkers.
Featuring Little Rock Nine member Dr. Terrence Roberts, this conference commemorated the 70th Anniversary of that event by providing over 150 local educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to teach more effectively about civil rights, fake news, Syria, North Korea, and Dystopian Literature. These teachers in turn influenced the lives of roughly 125 students each, effectively teaching the lives of close to 20,000 young Western New Yorkers.