*** Past Event ***

7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1-3 December 2017
Honolulu, Hawai'i, U.S.A.

Conference Theme: 

Movement Building for Equity and Justice in Education

Conference Partners, SPONSORS, & SUPPORTERS:

  • Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association

  • University of Hawaiʻi: West Oʻahu, Hilo, and Mānoa College of Education

  • INPEACE

  • Big Island Candies

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW AND THEME: What does it mean, in this historical moment, to advance equity and justice in education as a form of movement building?  How shall we critically examine even as we collectively imagine and dive into the paradoxes, the presumptions, and the promises of education as a public good and a core institution in a democratic society?  The 7th International Conference on Education and Social Justice offers a unique space for movement building around such questions as we highlight research and curriculum, develop innovative resources, build networks, and nurture hope. The Conference aims to draw together educators from across the United States and around the world with diverse experiences and expertise alongside shared commitments and priorities.

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: View the schedule-at-a-glance below. The FULL SCHEDULE WITH ABSTRACTS is available here. 

Friday, December 1

7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.         Pre-conference Tour (pre-registration is required and has already filled)
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.           Registration
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.           Pre-conference Session and Screenings
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.           Opening Plenary Session
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.           Welcome Reception

Saturday, December 2

7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.           Breakfast (on your own) and Small-Group Reflections
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.         Registration
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.           Breakout Sessions 1
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.       Breakout Sessions 2
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.       Lunch (provided) and Keynote Lecture
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.        Breakout Sessions 3
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.          Breakout Sessions 4
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.          Breakout Sessions 5
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.          Networking Reception

Sunday, December 3

7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.           Breakfast (on your own) and Small-Group Reflections
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.           Post-conference Workshop 1
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.       Post-conference Workshop 2
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.        Post-conference Workshop 3

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: All educators, researchers and scholars, and educational leaders and advocates throughout the United States and the world and from all levels and disciplines are invited to attend and participate in this conference. Space is limited and you are encouraged to register soon. Several online registration options are available:

REGULAR REGISTRATION: Regular Registration includes access to all conference sessions (including the Friday afternoon sessions, evening receptions, Saturday lunch, and Sunday workshop), as well as the Friday morning pre-conference tour (space is limited and available to the first 50 who sign up). Individuals with limited financial resources are welcome to select the “discounted registration fee,” which entails the same conference experience but for a lower fee. 
-$300 Regular Registration Fee
-$200 Discounted Regular Registration Fee (for Individuals with Limited Resources)

HSTA-SPONSORED REGISTRATION: Thanks to the partnership with the Hawai'i State Teachers Association, HSTA members and staff may select the reduced HSTA-Sponsored Registration, which includes access to most conference sessions (including the Friday afternoon sessions, evening receptions, Saturday lunch, and Sunday workshop), but does not include the Friday morning pre-conference tour.
-$100 HSTA-Sponsored Registration Fee

UH-SPONSORED REGISTRATION: Thanks to the partnership with the University of Hawai'i, UH faculty, staff, and students may select the reduced UH-Sponsored Registration, which includes access to most conference sessions (including the Friday afternoon sessions, evening receptions, Saturday lunch, and Sunday workshop), but does not include the Friday morning pre-conference tour.
-$50 UH-Sponsored Registration Fee

PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR: (Sorry, the pre-conference tour has filled and so registration for the tour has been closed.)

PAYMENTS: All payments must be submitted at the time of registration, and are non-refundable.

LEGAL AGREEMENTS: By registering, you are agreeing to hold Kevin Kumashiro Consulting harmless regarding liability, and also to affirm the indemnity of Kevin Kumashiro Consulting regarding intellectual property.

LOCATION AND LODGING: The conference will be held in the historic Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel (120 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815) in the heart of Waikiki and across the street from Waikiki Beach. Conference participants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging. The nearest airport is the Honolulu International Airport. If you plan to commute to the conference, discounted parking at the hotel will be available to conference participants ($10 self-park with validation). If you wish to lodge at the conference hotel, special discounted hotel room rates are available to conference participants starting at a stunningly low $125 per night (plus additional taxes and fees, including a $28 "resort fee" that commonly applies in Waikiki hotels), and you can use this rate starting November 27th through December 6th. To take advantage of the discounted hotel room rates, reservations must be made by November 1st, and reservations can be made using the following website (https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/educationandsocialjustice), or by calling the Hawai'i group reservation desk at 808-921-4631 (hours are M-F 7am-5pm, Sat/Sun 8am-4pm HNL standard time) and referencing “Conference on Education and Social Justice.” Space is limited, so please make your reservations soon.

REMINDERS FOR PRESENTERS: Thanks again for sharing your research, scholarship, artistic work, curriculum, and/or advocacy projects on education and social justice.  As you know, in order to accommodate as many presenters as possible, sessions will consist of panels with 4-5 presentations of 10-12 minutes each.  No audio/visual equipment or supplies will be provided, so presenters wishing to use A/V equipment or other materials will need to provide their own; in addition, presenters are encouraged to share research papers and other handouts electronically in order to save trees.  The anticipated audience will include a diverse mix of educators, scholars, and advocates, in K-12 and higher education settings, from various disciplines and subject areas, and from across the United States and abroad, so please ensure that your presentations are accessible, inclusive, respectful, and engaging.  Presenters are encouraged to meet a few minutes before the session begins to designate a Moderator who will open the session by welcoming participants, monitor the time during each speaker's presentation, and moderate the subsequent discussion with the audience.