Coretta Scott King Highlights 1999 WEAC Convention
Social justice and civil rights activist Coretta Scott King is the keynote
speaker at the 1999 WEAC Convention.
The Convention is October 28-29 at the Midwest
Express Convention Center in Milwaukee.
King, who is the widow of slain civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther
King Jr., is a strong advocate of equal edu
cation opportunities. In a speech last year at the annual conference of
the National Association of Independent Schools, she said, "Let us
together insist that every child in America be enrolled in a good school
that has all of the resources needed to teach them to love learning."
Coretta Scott King is the founder of The
King Center, which was established in 1968 as a living memorial dedicated
to preserving the legacy of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
promoting the elimination of poverty, racism and war through research,
education and training in Kingian nonviolence.
The annual Education Issues Breakfast, held on Friday morning of the
Convention, features Morris Dees, co-founder of the Southern
Poverty Law Center. The center combats hate, intolerance and discrimination
through education and litigation.
The Convention also features more than 130 workshops, special sessions
and professional development opportunities. Some of the other nationally
known presenters include Jerry Mills, Dr. Larry Brendtro, Dr. Jane Bluestein,
Dr. Carl Grant, and Dr. Samuel Betances.
The Convention begins with a reception from 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, October
27. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be available for WEAC
members.
Scores of educational materials exhibits will be set up at the Midwest
Express Center. The Thursday evening dance features Orchestra 33.
The WEAC Convention Program, listing every event and workshop, will be
mailed to every member in September and also will appear in the All About
WEAC area of OnWEAC.
Become a Cyberlobbyist at the WEAC Convention!
WEAC members have many ways to join with school officials, parents and
other public education advocates to support policies that help students
learn and educators work in the public schools. One way you can help with
these efforts is by becoming a Cyberlobbyist at the WEAC Convention.
WEAC's Cyberlobby connects you with the on-line tools to lobby your legislators
on key education issues. In just a few minutes, you can send your representatives
an e-mail and become a Cyberlobbyist. It's quick, it's easy and it's a
very effective way to help us send pro-public education messages to key
decision-makers at the State Capitol.
Visit the WEAC Legislative Booth for details or look for the Cyberlobby
signs in the Convention exhibition hall. Together we can make a difference
for children and public education. See you at the Cyberlobby!
Posted August 10, 1999; Last updated August 17, 1999