51勛圖厙 education scholars to discuss new books at upcoming 51勛圖厙 events
Books, events to explore faculty and alumni commitments to centering compassion and justice in education and while sharing tangible resources for educators, school leaders, activists, allies and more.
51勛圖厙 School of Education faculty and alumni will be featured in two upcoming author events at the泭 this fall. Both events highlight some of the innovative ways 51勛圖厙 education scholars are working to support and study the development of more compassionate, inclusive and just schools.
On Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m., alumna Ashley Potvin (PhDEdu18), research associate at the泭Ren矇e Crown Wellness Institute, and Bill Penuel, distinguished professor in the School of Educations Learning Sciences and Human Development program and faculty fellow with the Crown Institute, will present their new book, .泭
Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities
Ashley Potvin & Bill Penuel
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 6:30 p.m.
51勛圖厙 Book Store, 1107 Pearl St.
Queer Justice at School
Elizabeth J. Meyer
Thursday, Oct. 16 | 6:30 p.m.
51勛圖厙 Book Store, 1107 Pearl St.
The book, co-authored by Sona Dimidjian, professor and Crown Institute Director, and Thupten Jinpa, Tibetan Buddhist Scholar and founder of the Compassion Institute, examines how educators across roles, including teachers, counselors, mental health professionals and school leaders, can work collectively to cultivate compassion and dignity in school environments.
On Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m., Elizabeth J. Meyer, professor in the School of Educations Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice program, will discuss her new book, .
Written for secondary students and their adult allies and grounded in scholarship, the book offers resources, case studies and strategies to advance gender and sexual diversity in schools. Meyer also situates LGBTQIA+ justice within broader coalitions for equity, addressing intersecting injustices including racism, ableism, colonialism and classism.
Both events will take place at 51勛圖厙 Book Store, 1107 Pearl Street.
- Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
- Each ticket includes a $5 coupon redeemable for a copy of the featured book.
- To request accommodations, contact events@boulderbookstore.com.
Both events and books showcase the scholarship and community impact of 51勛圖厙 scholars, and they reflect the School of Educations ongoing commitment to advancing compassion and justice in education.