Join us for a free screening of the powerful 2011 documentary “Precious Knowledge” that chronicles the modern day Civil Rights struggle for ethnic studies and culturally relevant pedagogies in Tucson, Arizona. Following students and teachers in the Mexican-American Studies Program at Tucson High School, this film is a rallying call to everyone who cares about justice.
Post-screening discussion with two AZ HB 2281 Plaintiffs and Teachers:
- Maria Federico Brummer, Tucson Mexican-American Studies Teacher
- Sean Arce, Founding Teacher and Director of Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican-American Studies
When: Friday, March 2, 2012
Where: Teachers College, Columbia University
Welcoming Reception in Everett Lounge 530-630pm
Film Screening in Milbank Chapel 630-7:30
Panel Discussion with Tucson Teachers 7:30-8:30
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME:
This is a philanthropic event and all proceeds go directly to the litigation of HB 2281 and Save Ethnic Studies Campaign
Tucson Teach-In for Social Justice Educators
Join us for an intimate Teach-In led by the Tucson Teachers addressing issues of transformative pedagogies and culturally relevant curriculum
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where: Institute for Urban and Minority Education (IUME)
2090 Adam Clayton Powell (8th Floor)
Time: 11am
Additional Information about the film:
While 48 percent of Mexican-American students currently drop out of high school, Tucson’s High’s Mexican-American Studies Program has become a national model of educational success, with 100 percent of enrolled students graduating from high school and 85 percent going on to attend college. The filmmakers spend an entire year in the classroom filming this innovative social-justice curriculum, documenting the transformative impact on the students who become engaged, informed, and active in their communities.
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