Standing Up to Poverty Screening
Join us for the screening of Standing Up to Poverty - a 30-minute film by NE Loves Public Schools showing what Nebraska teachers are doing to help their most vulnerable students find success despite their circumstances.
6 pm: Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and networking
6:30 pm: Welcome
6:45 pm: View the movie
7:15 pm: Panel discussion
The panel will include:
Sally Nellson Barrett, the film's director
Oscar Rios Pohirieth, Cultural Specialst for LPS
Eric Buchanan, Buffett Early Childhood Fund
Dr. Marilyn Johnson-Farr, Doane College
Don't miss this opportunity for a productive discussion about poverty and learning with area education leaders. It's an outstanding chance to celebrate the innovative work Nebraska's teachers have done to ensure that low-income students can meet their full potential.
