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Dr. Sawsan Jaber
English Department Chair & Consultant
Education Unfiltered Consulting

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Dr. Sawsan Jaber, NBCT is a global educator, equity strategist, curriculum designer, and acclaimed keynote speaker. Currently, she serves as a department chair and equity leader at Maine West HS in Illinois. Dr. Jaber's journey includes founding Education Unfiltered Consulting, facilitating transformative change in schools globally. Her qualifications encompass a doctorate in curriculum and instruction, with emphasis on fostering inclusion and belonging among marginalized communities. Accolades include the 2023 Cook County Teacher of the Year, 2022 IDEA Teacher of the Year, a nominee for the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year, and the ISTE 20 to Watch Award for 2023.

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Pedagogies of Voice: Liberating the Classroom by Elevating Student Voice and Agency


HBGCC - 214C

This session bridges the gap between equity-centered pedagogy and practice, focusing on student voice, teacher empowerment, and community-building. Grounded in frameworks like Understanding by Design and the work of Freire, Hooks, and Ladson-Billings, participants will explore tools for fostering Identity, Belonging, Inquiry, and Efficacy amid global unrest.
Building Community with BIPOC Educators: Reclaiming Our Future in Education


HBGCC - 303BC

Join us for an uplifting discussion on creating BIPOC networks to empower educators and reclaim our future in education. We’ll share strategies to strengthen our community, enhance integrity, and promote solidarity. Together, let’s explore practical tips for collaboration in the edtech space and envision a more inclusive educational landscape.
Six High-Impact Instructional Strategies Centering Student Voice in 60 Minutes


HBGCC - 303BC

Join six practitioners sharing instructional practices to amplify student voice and foster equity. Each strategy prioritizes student-centered learning, giving students agency and ensuring diverse voices are heard. Participants will gain practical, ready-to-use approaches to create inclusive/responsive learning environments as a tool for liberation and empowerment.
Arab Professional Educator Affinity Space


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Join us in our third annual Arab Professionals Educator Affinity Space. Let’s connect, collaborate and have fun while ventilating topics that are unique to us.
Coming Out of Our Silos: BIPOC Collaborations in Ed Spaces


Marriott Rivercenter - Grand Ballroom ABF

Part of systems of oppression is the divide and conquer mentality. What happens when marginalized communities leave their silos to collaborate for justice and equity for all. As the landscape in schools changes and our students are more connected to the world, how does our work for equity also change?
Ode to Joy: Teaching Diversity, Centering Joy, Building Community and Connection


HBGCC - Hemisfair Ballroom 1

When centering cultural responsiveness and inclusion, teachers tend to focus on the oppression of minoritized groups. While it's important for students to understand systems of oppression, it is equally important for students to experience stories of how people experience joy at all points of their history as a way of humanizing them.

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