Events

How to Meet with Federal Policymakers to End Corporal Punishment in Schools - Webinar Feb 13

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It is critical for federal elected officials to hear from their communities about why they should support the Protecting our Students in Schools Act (POSSA) and end corporal punishment in schools. During this webinar, participants will learn about POSSA and receive tips for how to participate in upcoming meetings with federal policymakers.

This learning session is co-sponsored by IDRA, the Federal School Discipline and Climate Coalition, Mississippi Coalition to End Corporal Punishment, and the Nollie Jenkins Family Center.

To accommodate schedules, this session will be held twice: February 12 at noon and February 13 at 6:00 pm CT.

Speakers

  • Ellen Reddy, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Nollie Jenkins Family Center
  • Morgan Craven, National Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement, IDRA
  • Blair Wriston, Senior Manager, Government Affairs, The Education Trust
  • Chris Scott, Senior Program Manager, Open Society-U.S.
  • Breon Wells, President and Founder, The Daniel Initiative
When: February 13, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT

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