I SESSIONS — 3:30–4:45 P.M.


I.18 Connecting English Language Arts and the Climate Crisis


G ROOM: AMINAH ROBINSON GRAND BALLROOM C (HILTON 402, LEVEL 5)


Sponsored by the ELATE Commission on Environmental Justice, Action, and Inquiry


Climate change is impacting our world and will profoundly shape our students’ future. What is the connection between English language arts and the climate crisis? Can the literary imagination help us understand the emergency and questions of justice? Can student inquiry, critical thinking, and public writing and action help protect their future?


Presenters and Roundtable Leaders: Mathew Arnold, Granada Hills Charter


Trelasa Baratta, Redbud Resource Group Brook Batch, University of Cincinnati Richard Beach, University of Minnesota Kerise Broome, James Island Charter High School Fawn Canady, Sonoma State University Mary-Alice Corliss, Cognia John Creger, American High School, Fremont CA Nicole Damico, University of Central Florida Candance Doerr-Stevens, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Writing Project


Lindsay Ellis, Grand Valley State University, MI Trish Emerson Kathryn Fleury-Eldridge, Jordan-Elbridge Central School District Andrea Gambino, University of California, Los Angeles Erick Gordon, Teachers College, Columbia University Megan Hedgecock, Manor New Technology High School, TX Troy Hicks, Central Michigan University Gregory Hoemke, Benilde-St. Margaret’s School Christina Jakubas, Neuqua Valley High School Alysse Kennedy, University of Toronto Julianna Kershen, The University of Oklahoma Karen Lawson Molly Marek, The University of Texas at Austin Jana Lo Bello Miller, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Rich Novak, Fairfield Warde High School Karen Pierros, Neuqua Valley High School Mario Reyes IV, Colorado High School Charter Mary Louise Richards, Otter Valley High School, Brandon, VT Sidney Richmond, North Carolina State University Gillian Schneider, Neuqua Valley High School Kristine Schultz, University of Illinois at Chicago Kasey Short, Charlotte Country Day School Krista Spence, University of Toronto Elisabeth Spinner, Alma College Sheridan Steelman, Northview High School Sunshine Sullivan, Houghton University Mark Sulzer, University of Cincinnati Allen Webb, Western Michigan University Alisha White, Western Illinois University Rob Wilson, Rowland Hall School, UT Rebecca Woodard, University of Illinois at Chicago Stephanie Rollag Yoon, Rebecca Young, Cognia


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I.19 Creating Breathing Room for Liberatory Practices That Connect Us


G ROOM: ROMAN JOHNSON (HILTON 402, LEVEL 3)


Tense and isolated by policy implications of the science of reading, CRT, book bans, and top-down decision making? This session shares approaches that create space to develop identities and cultivate relationships while resisting isolation and efforts to constrict literacy instruction. Presenters share experiences from professional learning communities, classrooms, and school partnerships.


Presenters: Corinne Arens, Blue Springs School District Ted Fabiano, Colorado State University Nicole Higgins, University of Central Missouri Katie Kline, Greater Kansas City Writing Project Amy Lannin, University of Missouri


I.20 Creating Pathways for Critical Literacy by Connecting Sports Culture, YA Literature, and Sociopolitical Issues


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C ROOM: PHEORIS WEST C (HILTON 402, LEVEL 3)


Recognizing that sports culture is a primary point of connection for many students, whether competing firsthand or engaging in sports fandom, the presenters in this session will help attendees see sports culture as an accessible pathway for exploring sociopolitical issues and envision ways of using sports-related texts, including contemporary young adult literature, to teach for critical literacy.


Session Chair: Kristen Black, Fort Wayne Community Schools Presenters: Alan Brown, Wake Forest University Mark A. Lewis, James Madison University Luke Rodesiler, Purdue University Fort Wayne Respondent: Crystal L. Beach, Union County Schools


I.21 Critical Race Theory as a Literary Lens: Conexiones to Literature and Life


S ROOM: A-110/111 (GCCC, MAIN LEVEL)


In this interactive session, experienced teachers will discuss the role that Critical Race Theory as a literary lens can play in our classrooms. First, we will explore why CRT is so controversial and misunderstood. Then, teachers will demonstrate how CRT can help raise important questions that must be addressed in our increasingly diverse classrooms by sharing specific literature lessons.


Presenters: Deborah Appleman, Carleton College Justin Grinage, University of Minnesota Patrick Pelini, Henry High School, “CRT in Practice: Collaboration and Conexiones”


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17


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