Name: Diversity, Equity and Protagonism: Promoting a Discourse
Start: 2026-08-08T15:30:00-0400
End: 2026-08-08T16:45:00-0400

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Diversity, Equity and Protagonism: Promoting a Discourse

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Saturday August 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT

213

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Equity work in American schools is in crisis. Undue reliance on institutional support has left the field at the mercy of partisan interests. Beyond a mere critique of top down DEI, the presentation offers a path forward by introducing the concept of protagonism alongside insights from the field of organizational development. Emphasis is placed on recasting the relationships among the three protagonists to foster individual initiative, consultation, and organizational learning. After considering how the presentation has been offered to different audiences, participants will suggest other communities of practice where promoting a discourse on protagonism can help advance thought and action.

Speakers

Niaz Khadem

Niaz Khadem serves as secretary for the Regional Baha’i Council of Appalachia. His research and action focus on promoting solidarity and protagonism among groups of families and individuals. He is interested in language education, capacity building, social action and transformative... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
213

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50th ABS Annual Conference

Niaz Khadem

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50th ABS Annual Conference

Niaz Khadem

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