Quote of the Month

   "The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows."
      ~Sydney J. Harris ~

In the Community

•  All Related, Each Unique: The Marshfield Cultural Fair. February 26, 2011 located at UW Marshfield/Wood County Campus. The event is open 10am-4pm. For more information please visit the official website.

 Resources

• The Children Left Behind: A League Table of Inequality in Child Well-Being in the World's Rich Countries. From UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre.  Read More> 
• Distinguishing Difference from Disability: The Common Causes of Racial/Ethnic Disproportionality in Special Education. Download the PDF at the Equity Alliance website>

CREATE Updates

•  Glenn Singleton of Pacific Educational Group will be facilitating Beyond Diversity Training at the CREATE Pre-Conference April 26, 2011. Registration will be limited to the first 65 applicants. Watch the CREATE website, Facebook, and Twitter for updates and opening of online registration.
• The CREATE Office will be evaluating the CREATE E-Newsletter. A survey will be released in the February 2011 E-Newsletter for subscribers to provide feedback on the E-Newsletter's content. Surveys submitted will be anonymous.

Always Remember

•  January 17th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. History.com provides a glimpse into the life of Dr. King. Watch video>
• January 15th is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday. In recognition of this day, a link to YouTube is provided. Stevie Wonder sings a Happy Birthday song to Dr. King. Watch now>

Professional Development  

• Courageous Conversation Mini Summit will take place in St. Paul, MN at Hamline University February 4-5. To learn more visit the official web page>
   
• 2011 Leadership for Equity & Excellence Forum. Hosted by Equity Alliance February 28-March 1, 2011 at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. Visit the Equity Alliance webpage for additional information.
• Educating & Graduating Latino High School Students Conference. April 5-7 2011. Location: Wyndham Hotel, Milwaukee, Wi. For additional information please view the save the date announcement.
   

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