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The North Carolina Council of Churches Public Education Committee announces a new program for dialogue and coalition building with Dr. David Campt, Principal consultant at the Dialogue Company.

The Council of Churches Public Education Committee seeks to host congregations for this 2.5 hour training session based on a combination of education and interpersonal dialogue including these main points in the struggle for racial equity as it has played out in public education in North Carolina:

Classism vs racism – tools of the elite
Scarcity of resources – myth to crisis
Privatization – siphoning resources

The format of these sessions will consist of:

Introductions and networking
Issue framing
Training in effective dialogue strategies
Concrete planning for next steps

Please click here to refer to a foundational resource on how integration can transform North Carolina schools and the lives of its students.

Our target audience includes 30 – 60 people per session, mixed race groups in rural or semi-rural areas. An intentionally racially mixed audience of people who support public education and want to engage others in effective advocacy is important as we continue dialogue around this work.

Hosts are asked to provide space on a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon, light refreshments, and childcare if requested. All other expenses are covered. A minimum of 6 weeks lead time is needed for the promotion and invitations to go out. Local connections to school leaders including teachers and school boards is helpful, but not necessary.

Contact:
Allison Mahaley
Chair, NC Council of Churches Public Education Committee
allison.mahaley@gmail.com or (336) 212-0138

ABOUT DR. DAVID W. CAMPT

Dr. Campt provides consultation about civic engagement, collective decision-making and inclusion and equity to many groups, including United States congressional representatives, national community organizations, universities, and others. Before becoming a full-time consultant in 1999, Dr. David Campt worked as a senior policy associate with the President’s Initiative on Race at the White House from September 1997 until the end of 1998. Dr. Campt is considered a national leader in civic engagement, particularly concerning the dynamics of working with large groups. He is the author of two books about civic engagement, and has taught about this topic at prestigious universities. Leading up to the 2016 election, Dr. Campt watched as the vitriol and divisiveness amped up on the national stage. As more openly racist language pervaded, he felt moved to address the need for allies to be more effective in confronting open racism. Using neuroscience research and best-practice methodology, the White Ally Toolkit was developed. Click here to read more about Dr. Campt, the Dialogue Company, and the White Ally Toolkit project.”

OUR PARTNERS:
North Carolina Association of Educators
Public Schools First NC
Church Women United of NC- Click here to sign their petition asking the North Carolina legislature to increase funding for public schools.
League of Women Voters of NC

ADVOCATE: CLICK HERE for advocacy resources.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT: LEANDRO V. STATE SUPREME COURT RULING

Click here to read about the milestone Leandro v. State ruling set forth by the Supreme Court outlining a fair and constitutional education in the United States. For a more detailed understanding of this case and its effects, we we encourage you to read Steve Ford’s analysis here.

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