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A light breakfast and lunch are provided. Childcare is available for grades K–5. Spanish/English interpretation available so everyone can fully participate.
The keynote speaker, Domingo Morel, will connect the struggle for public education to the struggle for democracy itself. The day will include three breakout sessions with four options per session. Breakfast at 8:30 AM. Program and keynote start at 9:00 AM.
Session 1 (10:30 AM)
- Authoritarian (Re)Configurations of Education Reform Under HISD State Takeover (Dan Dawer, Jasmine Lee & Cory Brautigam)
- You Don’t Need Permission: Small Acts That Build Big Change (Ruth Kravetz, Dionna Johnson, and HISD teacher)
- Beyond the Classroom: Student Organizing in Public Education (Kylie, Student Interns Only)
- Journalism as Activism (Sam Oser)
Session 2 (11:30 AM)
- Collaborative Dialogue on Persisting in Times of Takeover (Domingo Morel)
- Connecting the Dots: How Texas Undermines Our Neighborhood Schools and What You Can Do About It (Patti Everitt & Chandra Villanueva)
- Just Speak Out: Racism & Racial Bullying in Schools (Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman)
- Know Your Rights & Risks: Education Advocacy in 2026 (ACLU)
Session 3 (1:30 PM)
- The consequences of AI in education and the environment (Nalleli Hidalgo and Cain Lara)
- Education Privatization (Vouchers & Charters) and Organizing for Public Schools (Our Schools, Our Democracy & SEAT)
- Beyond the Letter Grade - Understanding What Texas School Ratings Mean, and Don't (Allison Matney)
- Connection and Restorative Circles (Restorative Houston)
Build your knowledge about public education and why it matters. Connect with parents, educators, students, and neighbors who share your values. Bridge the gap between experts and everyday advocates—longtime organizers and those new to the movement—all at the same table.
Whether you've been in this fight for years or this is your first step, there is a place for you here.
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Únete al Foro de Verano de CVPE, un día completo de aprendizaje, conexión y acción para Proteger la Educación Pública y Proteger la Democracia.
El orador principal, Domingo Morel, conectará la lucha por la educación pública con la lucha por la democracia misma.
Este es tu día para:
Fortalecer tu conocimiento sobre el impacto dañino de las escuelas chárter, los vales, las tomas de control estatales y las pruebas de alto impacto, y por qué esto importa
Conectar con padres, educadores, estudiantes y vecinos que comparten tus valores
Cerrar la brecha: expertos y defensores cotidianos, organizadores con experiencia y personas nuevas en el movimiento, todos en la misma mesa
Ya sea que lleves años en esta lucha o que este sea tu primer paso, hay un lugar para ti aquí.
🍽️ Desayuno ligero y almuerzo incluidos
👶 Cuidado infantil disponible para grados K–5
Luchamos por escuelas públicas sólidas y de inscripción abierta en cada vecindario. Así es como debe funcionar la democracia.
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