Thursday, September 21, 2017

Call for Manuscripts: Middle Grades Review

Call for Manuscripts: Middle Grades Review
Issue 3(3): General Issue
Submission Date: October 15, 2017
Publication Date: December, 2017

Middle Grades Review  provides a provocative forum for debate within the fields of middle grades education and early adolescence. Inviting a critical perspective, the Review is a peer-reviewed,open-source, indexed venue for scholars and practitioners who wish to broaden the discourse of middle grades education by challenging conventional wisdom. In this general issue, the Review seeks pieces that explore the three key themes of democratic education, innovation, and social justice, in relation to early adolescence and/or middle grades education.
Types of Submission
1. Essays
pose opinion, positing or discussing theory, and/or offering critique (under 3000 words, excluding references).
2. Research and Inquiry
are reports of original research that represent any paradigm or methodology. The Review prioritizes inquiry that involves middle grades students in at least one of the following ways: as participants, consultants or co-researchers (under 7500 words, excluding references).
3. Practitioner Perspectives are accounts of teacher and/or student practice (under 3000 words, excluding references).
4. Responses are brief responses to previous articles in any of the above three categories. Responses should stimulate debate in the middle grades community by extending the original manuscript’s content, or by presenting an opposing interpretation or perspective (under 2000 words, excluding references).
Manuscripts can be submitted online Here or at http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/mgreview/

Job Announcement - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND FOUNDATIONS ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS IN PK–12 LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION, Illinois State University

. Job Announcement - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND FOUNDATIONS ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS IN PK–12 LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
We seek two (2) colleagues to join us in our commitment to educate PK–12 leaders for realizing the democratic ideal through public education.
The Call: Building on our long history of excellence in leadership education, the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations in the College of Education at Illinois State University seeks two experienced, highly motivated, culturally proficient, and effective PK–12 leaders to join us as we embark on the implementation of two newly re-designed graduate programs in PK–12 leadership—the Principalship and the Superintendency.
Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of these practitioner-scholars will be to teach courses in PK–12 leadership and administration to master’s and doctoral students. Faculty members teach on- and off-campus classes. Teaching responsibilities include teaching adult learners, advising doctoral students, serving on dissertation committees, clinical supervision, and collaborative curriculum implementation and development. Commitment as a practitioner-scholar to have an area of interest from which to develop a research agenda is expected, resulting in presentations and publications. Willingness to engage in service and to assume leadership roles in the Department, College, University, state, and the PK–12 profession are expected.
Required Qualifications: The practitioner-scholars we seek will have experience and knowledge as building-level, district-wide, or regional leaders in PK–12 public schools, with specialization in one or more of the following: school transformation, instructional leadership, human resource administration, school–community partnerships, or social-justice-focused leadership, and will have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service. Candidates will have building- or district-level experience working effectively with racially, ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse students and families. Candidates must have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership or a related discipline prior to August 16, 2018. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications: We seek candidates whose professional backgrounds include some of the following:
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice, anti-racist pedagogy, and democratic public education
  • Demonstrated successful leadership experience working with students, families, and communities; faculty; staff; and board to
    improve teaching and student learning and outcomes
  • Demonstrated interest and success in partnering with public schools and districts, diverse community stakeholders, and
    government agencies
    Salary: Salary for this nine-month tenure-track position is commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications.
    The Department: Educational Administration and Foundations is an interdisciplinary department comprised of four main areas: PK– 12 administration, higher education administration, research methods and evaluation, and educational foundations. Graduate programs serve students on campus and at several off-campus sites. The Department houses the Center for the Study of Education Policy https://education.illinoisstate.edu/csep/. Further information about the EAF Department is available by visitinghttp://education.illinoisstate.edu/about/departments/eaf/.
    The University Community: A Carnegie Doctoral University–Higher Research Activity with over 20,000 students, Illinois State University is Illinois’ first public university, founded in 1857 to educate the state’s teachers. ISU is one of the largest large-model teacher education institutions in the U.S. The University is located in Normal/Bloomington, Illinois, a community of around 130,000 people conveniently located within two to three hours of Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
    Starting date: August 16, 2018
    Application deadline: To ensure full consideration, candidates must complete an online application for posting number 0709807 at https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu and electronically submit the following by October 23, 2017A letter of application describing interest in and qualifications for the position; curriculum vitae; official graduate transcripts; a list of five academic and professional references with contact information (three of the five referees should be able to speak to the candidate’s academic qualifications); and a sample of scholarly work such as a chapter from the candidate’s dissertation or other academic writing. Review of applications will begin on that date and continue until the positions are filled. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s teaching and research missions.
    Direct all inquiries to:
    ISU PK–12 Search Committee
    c/o Carol Pfoff, Assistant to the EAF Chairperson 

    capfoff@ilstu.edu (309) 438-4630; fax (309) 438-8683

Job Announcement - Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Indigenous Education, University of Toronto

1. Job Announcement - Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Indigenous Education
The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto invites applications for a teaching stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with a specialization in Indigenous Education. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2018.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Indigenous Education or a related discipline by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate will have experience with Indigenous knowledges and worldviews, and will possess a demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice along with strong ethical engagement with Indigenous peoples and their communities across Turtle Island. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: decolonizing and anti-oppressive pedagogical frameworks; reconciliation and/or resurgence; self-governance, self-determination and sovereignty; knowledge of Indigenous-settler relations in a Canadian context and their implications for teacher education; knowledge of the political dimensions of Indigeneity and Indigenous issues in Canada; and Indigenous approaches to curriculum, teaching and learning.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research and publications in the area of Indigenous Education. The successful candidate will have University teaching experience in the context of Indigenous Education as well as experience within K-12 classrooms. Evidence of excellence in teaching is required, as demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, teaching evaluations, strong letters of reference, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. 
Responsibilities of the position include teaching courses in the Master of Teaching program, providing leadership and innovative programming for our Master of Teaching students, and working collaboratively with the Dean’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Education, the Indigenous Education Network and the Aboriginal Advisory Council. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our scholarly community through teaching, research, and service. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
Applications must include a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future pedagogical research interests, three representative publications, and three confidential letters of reference. Letters of reference must be sent directly by the referee (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to Professor Clare Brett, Chair, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at: ctlfacultysearches@utoronto.ca. All other application materials must be submitted through the University of Toronto’s online application system by the closing date at: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701680. Please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF or MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
The closing date for applications is November 1, 2017. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the department at: ctlfacultysearches@utoronto.ca.
The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning offers graduate programs in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development, Language and Literacies Education, and the Master of Teaching, a two-year initial teacher education program. For more information, please visit the CTL web page at http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ctl 
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education has, for more than a century, made major contributions to advancing education, human development and professional practice around the world. In the most recent QS rankings by subject, Education at OISE was ranked within the top 10 in the world, and first among Canadian universities. With approximately 100,000 alumni, over 3,000 students and 19 research centres, ours is an intellectually rich and supportive community, guided by the highest standards of scholarship and a commitment to equity and social justice. OISE has an active Indigenous student body as well as Indigenous-focused networks composed of students, faculty, and other community members. We welcome candidates who are ready to assume a leadership role in this area. For more information, please visit OISE’s homepage at http://www.oise.utoronto.ca and our Indigenous Initiatives page athttp://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/About_OISE/Indigenous_Initiatives.
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest and most research-intensive university and the only Canadian university to be named in the top 25 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse cities, the University of Toronto's vibrant academic life is enhanced by the cultural diversity in its community.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Monday, September 18, 2017

Scholarship deadline for DACA students to help cover their fees.

Scholarship deadline for DACA students to help cover their fees. Deadline is Oct. 5th


Many of the resources vary by state.  United We Dream (which is run by undocumented activists) consistently has great resources for undocumented youth, including webinars and calls that are immediately responsive to what ever is happening:


TABE Graduate Symposium



Monday, September 11, 2017

DACA clinics: Saturday 9/17, 9/30

Texas Here to Stay is turning its two scheduled informational clinics into DACA clinics to help the DACA folks get their renewals in before the Oct 5th deadline.  The Sept 30th clinic will also offer general immigration consults and family-law assistance.

The dates of the clinics are Sept 17 at the Mexican Consulate and Sept 30 at KIPP south campus.  

We need attorney and non-attorney volunteers.

Here's the volunteer registration for Sept 17bit.ly/DACAvolunteer917

We'll send out the registration for Sept 30 when it is ready.

Please share these opportunities with your networks.

Call for Papers Deadline Extension! - 2018 Hawaii International Conference on Education

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Call for Papers
(For full conference details, visit our website at: http://www.hiceducation.org )

Submission/Proposal Deadline EXTENDED to: September 18th, 2017


The 16th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education will be held from January 4th (Thursday) to January 7th (Sunday), 2018 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. Oahu is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2018 Hawaii International Conference on Education will once again be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from Education and related fields from all over the world.


Topic Areas (All Areas of Education are Invited)

·         Academic Advising and Counseling
·         Adult Education
·         Art Education
·         Business Education
·         Counselor Education
·         Curriculum, Research and Development
·         Distance Education
·         Early Childhood Education
·         Educational Administration
·         Educational Foundations
·         Educational Measurement and Evaluation
·         Educational Psychology
·         Educational Technology
·         Education Policy and Leadership
·         Elementary Education
·         ESL/TESL
·         Health Education
·         Higher Education
·         Human Resource Development
·         Indigenous Education
·         Kinesiology & Leisure Science
·         Language Education
·         Libraries and Learning Commons
·         Music Education
·         Reading Education
·         Secondary Education
·         Social Studies Education
·         Special Education
·         STEM Education
·         Student Affairs
·         Teacher Education
·         Cross-disciplinary areas of Education
·         Other Areas of Education 




Submitting a Proposal/Paper:

You may submit your paper/proposal by following the instructions on our website. To make a submission, and for detailed information about submitting see: 




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Hawaii International Conference on Education
P.O. Box 75036
Honolulu, Hawaii 96836

Conference Coordinator:
Mr. Andrew Burge
education@hiceducation.org  
Hawaii International Conference on Education
PO Box 75036
Honolulu, HI 96836


Assistant Professor of Sociology, Race & Ethnicity, University of New Mexico

Assistant Professor of Sociology, Race & Ethnicity,

University of New Mexico


Posting Numberreq2259
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring DepartmentSociology (931B)
Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Department of Sociology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of race and/or ethnicity at the assistant professor level to begin August 2018. A conferred Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field by the beginning of the appointment is required. Applications must demonstrate evidence of independent research that engages key debates and/or makes theoretical, empirical and/or methodological innovations in the sociology of race and/or ethnicity (e.g, racialization, racial conflict, racial/ethnic stratification, immigration and other core areas).  The new faculty member will teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the sociology of race and/or ethnicity, supervise students on masters and doctoral committees on race and/or ethnicity, and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses. 

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
a. Ph.D. in sociology or related field completed by start date of appointment.
b. Evidence of primary specialization in the sociology of race/racialization and/or ethnicity.
Preferred Qualifications
a. Evidence of an active research agenda and publication history in the sociology of race and/or ethnicity.
b. Evidence of independent research that engages key debates and/or contributes to theoretical, empirical or methodological innovations in the field.
c. Academic preparation and demonstrated ability to teach advanced undergraduate courses in race and/or ethnicity as well as contribute to the core courses in the undergraduate program.
d. Ability to teach the required comprehensive graduate level course in the sociology of race and/or ethnicity; able to describe capacity to supervise comprehensive doctoral examinations in the sociology of race and/or ethnicity.
e. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Application InstructionsA complete application consist of a letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g., research agenda, and teaching experience, etc.); a current curriculum vita (please include an email address and telephone number); at least two (maximum three) scholarly writing samples as one PDF file. In addition, applicants need to have three mentors submit their letters of recommendation by the application deadline 
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 10/1/2017. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Sanctuary Everywhere free webinar series

Join the webinar

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Dear Deb,

“Love is sanctuary, a safehaven and place to rest.” – Theodore Volgoff
 
What does “sanctuary” mean to you? When do you feel as though your heart can rest, as though you are in the place where the tensions and furor of the world is released, the place where you feel you can be your whole and most clear self?
 
For me this comes in meeting for worship, in the company of certain loved ones, when I walk near a creek or river. I had a conversation recently with an anti-racist activist I admire and felt the whole conversation offered sanctuary.
 
But for too many, sanctuary is elusive—for undocumented immigrants, for Black people targeted by the police, for Muslims, for queer and trans folks. Walking down the street can feel perilous as the systems of state-sanctioned violence, white supremacy, homophobia, xenophobia render so many vulnerable.
 
In response to the rising tide of hate and oppression, AFSC and community members across the country are coming together to create a sense of Sanctuary Everywhere—working as activists and people of faith to create the sense of fairness and sacred space for all people. We long to create Sanctuary Everywhere so that refuge from oppression isn’t needed anywhere.
 
Starting this month, AFSC will offer a series of free webinars to share what we’ve learned about how to support and work for Sanctuary Everywhere in local communities.
 
You can sign up today to join our first webinar.
 
These interactive sessions will help you create Sanctuary Everywhere in a range of ways—from learning how to intervene when you witness public instances of racist and other forms of oppressive violence and harassment to working for sanctuary policies in your school or community.
 
Our first webinar will take place on Sept. 21, from 8:30 p.m. EDT// 7:30 p.m. CDT // 6:30 p.m.  MDT // 5 p.m. PDT.

This will be an interactive introduction to Quaker Social Change Ministry, a model for congregations and others to work for social justice in small groups using spiritual practices and focusing on accompanying organizations and people most impacted by injustice. I will be leading this session with Gabriela Flora, AFSC immigrant rights organizer in Denver.
 
Find out more and register here.
 
I hope you will join us for skill-building and learning in the months ahead, so that all of us can work to create Sanctuary Everywhere.
 
In Peace,  
Lucy
 
Lucy Duncan 
AFSC Director of Friends Relations
 
Register Here
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States