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DESCRIPTION:The theme for the 7th conference is "Building Bridges Not Walls" and 
 features speakers and interactive workshops to provide both educators, 
 community members, activists and students with tools and resources for 
 enhancing peace, understanding, and communication in their schools and 
 daily lives.  \n\nKeynote Speaker: LAUREN MARKHAM, Author and Community 
 School Program Manager, Oakland International High School. She has worked 
 in support of refugees, immigrants and vulnerable youth, with a focus on 
 the intersection between education and migration, serving as a caseworker 
 and a resettlement capacity worker for several organizations both 
 nationwide and internationally. \n\nHer book, The Faraway Brothers, Two 
 Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life, is based on the true 
 story of a set of twins escaping poverty and gang violence in El Salvador.  
   Markham met them at the high school where she works as a refugee 
 coordinator and through this book offers an unforgettable testament to the 
 migrant experience.  \n\nBreakout session topic strands include: 
 Mindfulness, Peace Through Expression, Elementary Education and Building 
 Bridges.  The conference is for everyone who works with youth, grades K-12: 
 parents, teachers, administrators, classroom aides, school personnel and 
 students.  \n\nMorning refreshments and a catered lunch are included.  
 Register online. CEUs will be available for an additional fee.\n\n$50 per 
 person / $40 Center members / $10 high-school and college students.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2019/02/06/18821001.php
SUMMARY:Creating a Peaceful School - Conference Supporting Youth
LOCATION:Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center at OSLC\n1035 Carol Lane\nLafayette, CA 
 94549
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2019/02/06/18821001.php
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