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On Jan. 5 - 8, 2012, the CLE will convene in San Marcos, Texas, to engage in conversation about the politics of education and community development. This CLE will revisit the historical context of Central Texas, its contribution to the national consciousness and political ethos through its most recognizable citizen, President Lyndon B. Johnson. Within this context, participants will discuss how their own stories are connected to building sustainable and healthy communities. Those personal…See More

This group is a place to share information about the "Voices in Action: National Youth Summit" sponsored by the Department of Education. There will be several CLE teams attending the summit and sharing their experience.

Teachers as Organizers, Professionals, & Artists - Creating Democracy In and Out of School is this year's theme. The conference brings Bob Peterson – teacher, writer, activist, organizer, editor of Rethinking Schools along with other educators from across the nation working in diverse educational communities to discuss and brainstorm effective ways to redirect education in America both in and outside the classroom.  See More

The North Dakota Study Group on Evaluation is a diverse network of progressive educators dedicated to advocacy for useful, fair, and democratic ways to document and assess children's learning.

From October 1-4 in Park City, UT, fellows from 11 KLCC sites came together for a KLCC-CLE Gathering built around the theme, Making the Network Grow: Living Collective Leadership. This video represents the participants of this KLCC-CLE Gathering and the range of their work, both in geography and mission. While many miles sometimes separate these incredible organizations and the dedicated people working within and through them, they found themselves united around a common commitment: Living…See More