SXSW EDU 2024
A+ Advocacy: Advancing Ed Policy With Community Coalitions
Description:
How did a grassroots coalition in Arizona successfully persuade voters and politicians to provide in-state tuition and financial aid for over 65,000 undocumented students so they could attend college? Through creativity, deep compassion, and collaboration. Learn how this community of teens, neighbors, organizers, and others orchestrated a multifaceted campaign that helped pass Proposition 308. By the end of this session, you'll be inspired and equipped with practical ways to drive positive change in partnership with students from marginalized communities.
Related Media
Other Resources / Information
https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/video/arizona-proposition-308
https://azsos.gov/sites/default/files/prop_308_ballot_format_language.pdf
https://www.alientoaz.org/instate-tuition
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/proposition-308-arizona-dreamers
https://www.bizjournals.com/p
Takeaways
- Attendees will understand how coalition building can lead to meaningful change.
- Attendees will see the value in coalition building and will learn practical ways to apply this in their communities.
- Attendees will see students in their community as leaders and decision-makers.
Speakers
- Reyna Montoya, Founder & CEO, Aliento
- Steven Erickson, Executive Director, Teach For America - Phoenix
- José González Camarena, Senior Managing Director, Educator Grants, Teach For America
- José Patiño, Vice President of Education + External Affairs, Aliento
Organizer
Faviola Leyva, Video Producer, Teach For America
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