Community Leaders Knit Together Social Justice and Education

The School of Education’s third community forum on Oct. 15 continued creating community dialogue around social justice’s role in public education—anchoring new approaches for teachers and defining education in young peoples’ lives, said Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, associate dean and director of the Canevin Center for Educational Transformation and Social Justice.

Keynote Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald highlighted the 25,000 unfilled regional jobs, stressing the need for equal educational opportunities.

Provost Timothy R. Austin’s welcome showcased connections between education and social justice, a theme at the “heart of the Spiritan mission.” Grable Foundation Executive Director Gregg Behr quoted Mister Rogers, urging “think of the kids first!”