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Connections: Previewing the Rochester Boys and Men of Color Education Summit

An upcoming conference will highlight the unique learning and education needs for young men of color. The Rochester Boys and Men of Color Education Summit will discuss representation in schools and the community, culturally responsible teaching practices, mentorship, and more.

We preview that conference with our guests:

  • Jason Willis, Ph.D., director of African-American studies at the Rochester City School District
  • Cecilia Golden, Ph.D., deputy superintendent of teaching and learning at the Rochester City School District
  • Shaun Nelms, Ed.D., superintendent of East High School, and associate professor at the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester
  • Leonard Brock, Ed.D, director of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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