Freedom to Learn in Florida: An Advocacy Workshop with PEN America

2:30 PM New York l 8:30 PM Vienna

Since 2021, legislation that restricts instruction on race, gender, American history and LGBTQ+ identities continues to be introduced and passed in various U.S. states with more and more frequency. In higher education especially, legislators have introduced bills that attack the traditional support networks that protect academic freedom—things like proposed restrictions on curricula, faculty tenure, and DEI offices and initiatives. And students are feeling the effects.

In such an environment, is there any room to push back? How can students advocate for themselves and their peers on college campuses in a way that is both effective and safe?

PEN America, in conjunction with AltLiberalArts, is proud to host this advocacy event for students, educators and activists. Attendees will receive an overview of what are known as educational gag orders and how they are shaping the political and legal environment in Florida, and engage in a discussion on how they can mobilize and organize around these issues on their own campuses anywhere.

Panelists:
Nicholas Perez, Free Expression and Education Program Manager at PEN America
Peris Tushabe, Free Expression and Education Program Coordinator at PEN America
Jacqueline Allain, Freedom to Learn Program Coordinator at PEN America

Introduced by:
Xandr Denner, student organizer and member of SAFE (Students Against Fascism in Education)

Register to join online

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For more information, call 845-758-6822.

Time: 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm EST/GMT-5

Location: Online Event

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