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This defense shares findings from a qualitative study on gender equity in secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, with a focus on the experiences of girls, particularly girls of color, in male-dominated trade classrooms. Drawing from classroom observations and teacher interviews, the study examines how instructor beliefs, expectations, and lived experiences influence learning environments and shape student success. The presentation offers insights into the challenges and opportunities for advancing inclusion in skilled trades and highlights how teacher mindset can serve as a critical lever for equity in education.

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Panelists will center their traditions' shared ground and offer insights for the general academic community and public. While many participants will have strong political positions, the goal of this meeting is not ideological. Its focus is co-learning and productive discussion of their research in Advanced Black Jewish Studies.ConvenersLewis R. Gordon and Adane Zawdu Gebyanesh ParticipantsDr. Fekade Abebe, Postdoctoral Fellow, Germany Dr. Danny Admasu, Hebrew University Dr. Gil Rothschild Elyassi, Haifa University Itzik Itzhak Dessie, Bar-Ilan University Dr. Bruce D. Haynes, UC-Davis Dr. Remy Ilona, Olaudah Equiano Institute Rabbi Dr. Walter Isaac, University of Tennessee Dr. Dréa Key, Claflin University Shahanna McKinney-Baldon, University of Wisconsin Dr. Shula Mola, Hebrew University Dr. Bryan Roby, University of Michigan Dr. Engdau Shelly, University of Haifa Moriya Tadela, University of Haifa Efrat Yerday, Tel Aviv University  Resident artist for the meetingJessica Valoris, Mandel Artist Fellow   Thank you to our sponsorsSponsors (in alphabetical order): Africana Studies, Antisemitism Lab, Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life, CLAS Dean's Office, Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, Department of Sociology, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center, Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Philosophy and Global Affairs, UConn Global Affairs, UConn Hillel, and UConn Humanities Institute Schedule Day 19:00 AM: Coffee, Tea, Pastries 9:30 AM: Opening remarks 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Bruce D. Haynes and Efrat Yerday 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM: Shula Mola and Shelly Engdau 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Break3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Remy Ilona, Itzik Itzhak Dessie, and Walter Isaac 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception Day 28:30 AM: Coffee, Tea, Pastries 9:00 AM: Opening remarks 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Bryan Roby and Moriya Tadela 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Jessica Valoris 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Efrat Yerday and Jessica Valoris 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Break2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Shahanna McKinney-Baldon and Gil Rothschild Elyassi 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Adane Zawdu Gebyanesh, Jane Anna Gordon, Lewis R. Gordon 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM: Reception

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Stop by DTWN 219 from April 28 to May 2nd, 9AM-3PM to grab your de-stress finals care packages filled with hot chocolate packets, fidget toys, playdough, and snacks! An Honors GPS member or staff will also be there and available to answer any questions about your honors journey.