Unitarian Society of Ridgewood Hosts a Talk on Education Justice, Tues., Sept. 18 with Jan Resseger, lay minister, United Church of Christ

Jan Resseger, a nationally known writer and leader in the field of education justice, will speak on Tues. evening, Sept. 18 at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. 

In her talk, entitled "Poverty, Inequality, and Public Education," Resseger will address the need to pursue education reforms for fairness and justice.

While New Jersey has addressed public school inequality through Abbott, racial and economic injustice crosses state boundaries.  We face a multi-state budget crisis, widespread child poverty, and widening inequality, but leaders in both political parties only seem to blame teachers and propose schemes for privatization, Resseger says.  

At a time when some children are returning to well-equipped schools supported by parents and their community, children just a few miles away are facing less than optimal educational opportunities. As communities, we must name our agenda and take back this conversation.

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Speaker: Jan Resseger, lay minister, United Church of Christ Justice & Witness Ministries

Location: Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, Fellowship Room, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

201 444-6225 | www.uuridgewood.org

Child care available with two weeks notice.