Each spring, WTU hosts the Shared Vision Conference where we bring together educators, policymakers, and the community to discuss the state of DC schools and what can be done to re-center our vision on students’ needs. Last spring, in keeping with WTU’s focus on literacy, we welcomed award-winning author Sharon G. Flake for both an in-person session with teachers/students on Friday, April 26th and a virtual session on Saturday, April 27th.
Although all teachers were invited to attend the in-person session on Friday, we extended a special invitation to MS and HS librarians and English teachers. All who participated in the in-person event received a free copy of “The Skin I’m In.” This book was the focus of our author discussion. Also, the WTU provided lunch for all participants. Students also received additional books by the writer, Sharon G. Flake.
On Saturday, April 27th, the virtual component of our Shared Vision Conference focused on building literacy for our young adults through professional development sessions, a legislative session with DC City Council and State Board members. Author, Sharon G. Flake gave our keynote address.
