Global and Local Inequities: Reflections of the COVID-19 Pandemic — 2021 Summer Institute for Educators
This multi-day virtual conference for educators brings together award-winning journalists supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and digital educational resources created by Pulitzer Center and UChicago to highlight global inequalities that COVID-19 has exacerbated. From the quelling of Hong Kong’s protest movement to the healthcare crisis among undocumented migrants in Bosnia-Herzegovina and issues of governance in the Arab world, conference sessions will explore the far-reaching impacts of the global pandemic on pre-existing disparities across the world.
Featuring a combination of journalist-led presentations and interactive activities, the session will also introduce methods for integrating global news and journalism skills into diverse curricula to reinforce students’ critical thinking, creativity and communication skills. Participants will leave with the tools to incorporate new content into their classes, as well as connections to journalists working on pressing global issues. Illinois-based educators are eligible to receive CPDU credits for attendance.
June 23-24 & June 28-29
Schedule
NOTE: Times listed are all in Central Time.
JUNE 23
10:00-11:30 AM COVID-19 in Chicago, “Tracking the Vaccine: Eye on Equity”
Kristen Schorsch (WBEZ Chicago)
Becky Vevea (WBEZ Chicago)
Mariah Woelfel (WBEZ Chicago)
JUNE 24
4:30-6:00 PM TBD
Ziyah Gafic (Freelance Photojournalist)
JUNE 28
4:30-6:00 PM TBD
Nick Schifrin (PBS Newshour)
JUNE 29
4:30-6:00 PM TBD
Abir Kopty (Almostajad Podcast)
Lama Rabah (Almostajad Podcast)