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Thursday, December 8 • 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Protecting our Students, Teachers, and Freedom to Learn

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There is a coordinated assault on public education, targeting LGBTQ+ kids, erasing Black history, banning books, and targeting educators and support staff’s ability to work and organize. This workshop exposes those leading this assault, their hateful and profit-driven motivations, and how to most effectively beat them.
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Mary Kusler

Senior Director, Center for Advocacy & Political Action, National Education Association (NEA)
Mary Kusler is the Senior Director for the Center for Advocacy and Political Action.Prior to assuming the Senior Director role, Mary was the Director of GovernmentRelations for the National Education Association. In her current role, she overseesNEA’s advocacy and electoral work... Read More →

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avatar for Rep. Michele Rayner, FL

Rep. Michele Rayner, FL

Born and raised in Pinellas County, Michele is a widely respected civil rights attorney and social justice advocate. She is a trial attorney at Denmon Pearlman Law. Prior to joining Denmon Pearlman, Michele served as an Assistant Public Defender and Legislative Aide. She earned her... Read More →
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Hannah Willard

VP of Government Affairs, Freedom for All Americans
Hannah Willard is a campaign strategist specializing in legislative advocacy, crafting persuasive messages, and building winning coalitions.  As Vice President of Government Affairs for Freedom for All Americans, Hannah served as the organization’s lead lobbyist and political strategist... Read More →
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Terence Martin

President, Detroit Federation of Teachers
Terrence Martin, Sr. is executive vice president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT), a union committed to providing Detroit’s students and their families with safe, thriving and welcoming public schools. An outspoken advocate for social, educational and economic justice... Read More →
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Joseph Salazar

Former Colorado Representative
Joseph Salazar is a Colorado native whose indigenous and Spanish roots inColorado and New Mexico go back centuries. Despite the numerous generations thatpreceded him, he was the first in his family to attend college and law school. He receiveda Bachelor of Arts degree from the University... Read More →

Thursday December 8, 2022 2:15pm - 3:30pm EST
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