Tennessee United for Human Rights is excited to co-sponsor this special event for faith, nonprofit and education leaders. The featured speaker is the Senior Advisor for the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships for the U.S. Department of Education. Please RSVP below.
Connecting With Our Schools
Thursday April 21, 4–6pm
Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
819 33rd Ave N, Nashville TN 37209
Find out how the White House is promoting student achievement by connecting schools and community-based organizations, both secular and faith‐based.
Learn about resources to help:
- Engage community-based organizations, both secular and faith‐based, in building a culture of high expectations and support for education.
- Maximize the education contributions of community-based organizations, including faith and interfaith organizations.
- Strengthen partnerships between community‐based organizations and schools to help improve the lowest‐achieving schools.
Featuring Dr. Ken Bedell, Senior Advisor for the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships for the U.S. Department of Education.
Ken Bedell is ordained in The United Methodist Church. He led congregations for 16 years in New York, Maryland, and Ohio. He has taught at the junior high, high school, college and theological school level. As a volunteer with the Mennonite Central Committee he taught high school in Swaziland. As executive secretary of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities Ken visited schools and colleges in Argentina, Brazil, Korea, Mozambique, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. His is the author of five books and numerous articles and scholarly papers. His book entitled, “Different Ships—Same Boat,” on ethics was published by the World Association for Christian Communication.
Time: Thurs, Apr 21, 2016, 4–6pm
Place: Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
Address: 819 33rd Ave N, Nashville TN 37209
Format: Presentation, Q&A and Reception
For: Faith, Nonprofit and Education Leaders. General public welcome.
Cost: None, please RSVP below
Parking: Free street parking
FFI / Organizer: Rev. Brian Fesler
Event Sponsors
| Tennessee Campus CompactTennessee Campus Compact mobilizes engaged campuses to strengthen student learning and revitalize communities contributing to workforce and economic development.
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| Religion Communicators CouncilNashville Chapter An association of communications professionals who work for and with a diverse group of faith-based organizations in the areas of communications, public relations, marketing and development. |
| Metro Human Relations CommissionThe mission of the Metro Human Relations Commission is to protect and promote the personal dignity, peace, safety, security, health, and general welfare of all people in Nashville and Davidson County. |
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Tennessee United for Human RightsProvides human rights educational resources and activities that inform, assist and unite individuals, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in the dissemination and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at every level of society. |
Special thanks to Rev. Enoch Fuzz and Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church for hosting and refreshments.
Everyone has the right to education.
~Universal Declaration of Human Rights