Education Access (March 2012)

Our March Justice Café Topic is Education Access.

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"Education is a human right with immense power to transform." ~ Kofi Annan

Reflect & Explore (Before the Cafe)

• Pay attention to stories related to education in the news, television, movies.
• Consider how your own education has transformed your life and that of your community/family. 
• Watch a video clip and post a comment
• Explore the topic further using the "learn more" links below
   

Learn More (Before and After the Cafe)

• Visit these websites to learn more about the critical issues and real life stories
  
  • Global Campaign for Education
  • United Nations Girl's Education Initiative
  • Africa Network Campaign on Education For All
  • National Education Access Network
  • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Education Program
  • Get Schooled
• Watch a video clip about education access

Continue the Conversation (After the Cafe)

• Visit the Conversation Blog
  
  • Connect with young adults in other cities in the main Discussion Blog
  • Post an update from your Justice Cafe conversation
  • Share action suggestions and continue the conversation
• Watch a video clip and post a comment
   

Act for Justice

• Invite friends for an educated related movie night & discussion.  Movie Suggestions:
• • Waiting for Superman, The Lottery,  2 Million Minutes: A Documentary Calculating the Educational Divide
• Visit the IPJC Legislative Action Center to take action for justice
• Learn about education funding in your local community.  Advocate for increased education access.
• Organize a fundraiser for an organization that works to increase education access globally.