"Progressive Discourse: A Time for Leadership"
Omni Hotels & Resorts ~ Corpus Christi, Texas
October 22-24, 2017
Please join us in Corpus Christi for the 2017 CSOTTE Fall Teacher Education Conference!
Why are we disillusioned with our political leaders? What has happened to our nation and state when we no longer work together to make changes in extraordinary times? Have we become so polarized that we cannot see hope in uniting our populations for the greater good of every individual regardless of his or her economic level? What happened to heated discussions that ended in conversational understanding? Have we reached the level of antagonism where decisions are made because the loudest voice prevails?
The themes of the CSOTTE Conference since 2012 have included, “Discern Future Decisions”, “Forge the Future”, “A New Professionalism”, “Take Charge of Our Future: The Time is Now.” The 2016 theme, “Build a Coalition to Empower our Educators,” reflected our organization’s desire to be a part of the discussion that defines the merits of public and higher education in a democratic society. It has often been quoted, “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” It’s time for us to engage in uncomfortable conversations with those who may never see eye to eye with us, and despite these discomforts, try to maintain bonds of communication. It is during these times that we may break the divide through improving our understanding of opposing views and reframe those oppositions in a manner where progressive discourse prevails. It is indeed a time for leadership, and leadership does not have to wear a title. The sizable population of Texas educators must advocate for education. Each of you has a voice. We must communicate with our critics’ 1) who we are and 2) the importance of education for the future of Texas. It is indeed a time for Progressive Discourse: A Time for Leadership.
Marlene Zipperlen
CSOTTE Chair 2017
The themes of the CSOTTE Conference since 2012 have included, “Discern Future Decisions”, “Forge the Future”, “A New Professionalism”, “Take Charge of Our Future: The Time is Now.” The 2016 theme, “Build a Coalition to Empower our Educators,” reflected our organization’s desire to be a part of the discussion that defines the merits of public and higher education in a democratic society. It has often been quoted, “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” It’s time for us to engage in uncomfortable conversations with those who may never see eye to eye with us, and despite these discomforts, try to maintain bonds of communication. It is during these times that we may break the divide through improving our understanding of opposing views and reframe those oppositions in a manner where progressive discourse prevails. It is indeed a time for leadership, and leadership does not have to wear a title. The sizable population of Texas educators must advocate for education. Each of you has a voice. We must communicate with our critics’ 1) who we are and 2) the importance of education for the future of Texas. It is indeed a time for Progressive Discourse: A Time for Leadership.
Marlene Zipperlen
CSOTTE Chair 2017
*Presentation materials for breakout sessions will be posted with the session information.
(*Presenters may forward presentation materials to [email protected])