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Join Us for the Barbara L. Jackson, Ed.D., Lecture on November 18

The Fordham Graduate School of Education and the Division of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy invite you to a special keynote address by Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, Ph.D.

🗓️ Radical Care: Leading for Justice in Schools and Beyond
📅 Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
🏛️ Location: 12th-Floor Lounge, E. Gerald Corrigan Conference Center, Lowenstein Center, Lincoln Center Campus

In this keynote address, Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, Ph.D. an author and educator, will present her groundbreaking concept of radical care—a leadership practice centered on anti-racism and equity in schools. Drawing from her book, Radical Care: Leading for Justice in Urban Schools, Rivera-McCutchen will offer insights into how school leaders can cultivate more equitable and just learning environments. Attendees will gain practical strategies for fostering supportive and affirming experiences for marginalized students, while working toward systemic transformation in education.

Presented by
Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, Ph.D., Professor of Administration & Supervision, CUNY Hunter College
Rosa Rivera-McCutchen is dedicated to advancing justice and equity in education. A former Bronx public school teacher and first-generation college graduate, she brings personal experience to her work as a scholar, educator, and activist. She is the author of Radical Care: Leading for Justice in Urban Schools and a faculty affiliate at the CUNY Graduate Center and the NYU Metro Center. Learn more at www.rrmphd.com.

About the Barbara L. Jackson, Ed.D., Lecture
Barbara L. Jackson, Ed.D., was a distinguished professor at the Fordham Graduate School of Education, where she led the Division of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy. This lecture series honors her legacy of scholarship and contributions to the field of educational leadership.

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