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People & Policy – Starting School: Voices of Hope, Concern, and Advocacy

August 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Who's Hosting This Event?

League of Women Voters of the Austin Area
Who We Are:

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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People and Policy
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Speakers will discuss their perspectives on the issues facing students, parents, teachers, and other employees as the school year starts up. Discussion follows individual presentations.

Speakers

  • Ms. Nu Chanpheng, Parent Advocate, AISD
  • Mark E. Escott, MD, MPH, FACEP, NRP; EMS System Medical Director for the City of Austin and Travis County, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Division of Emergency Management; Interim Medical Director and Health Authority for Austin Public Health.
  • Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values and Professor of History; Director, Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, University of Texas at Austin, LBJ School of Public Affairs
  • Ms. Arati Singh, AISD Trustee, at Large

Please register for this online event by Aug 26, 2020. You will then receive a link to the Zoom meeting and details for submitting your questions before the program.

Venue

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