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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

The Central Texas CLE will highlight effective policies and local practices for developing strong, healthy citizens, organizations, and communities.  Participants will explore systems of education, and community and youth development.  The CLE will revisit the historical context of Central Texas and its contributions to national consciousness through its most recognizable citizen, President Lyndon B. Johnson.  Participants will discuss how their own stories connect to building sustainable and…See More

This learning exchange will help participants understand how systems interconnect to impact people, families, and communities. What can we do to change systems? Participants will utilize local narratives to reframe work on poverty and educational equity. They will develop relationships and shape collective action to move people out of poverty and change systems. This work will ultimately contribute to developing an agenda to impact local and state policy work.…See More