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Keynote Speaker: Linda Christensen
Linda Christensen is the Director of the Oregon Writing Project and the author of several books, including Reading, Writing, and Rising Up: Teaching about Social Justice and the Power of the Written Word. She has also published many articles about literacy and social justice. In 1998, she received the Fred Heschinger Award from the National Writing Project and the U.S. West Outstanding Teacher of the Western U.S. Award. Her current research is directed toward improving the academic confidence of struggling readers and writers.
"I attempt to keep my vision--and hope--alive by participating in critical teaching groups. These groups help me think more carefully about social justice issues inside as well as outside of the classroom, from literacy practices to top-down curricular policies. Our sometimes-heated discussions about articles, books, and curriculum hone my ability to evaluate my work. I carry these voices--and the solidarity of these teachers--like a Greek chorus in my mind. They remind me to question and sometimes to defy those in authority when IÕm told to participate in practices that harm children. They nettle me when I fall into easy patterns and point out when I deliver glib answers to difficult problems."
Linda Christensen
Saturday, March 8, 2008Rhode Island College
For more information, contact the RI Writing Project at (401) 456-8668 or by e-mail at RIWP@ric.edu
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