Heidi,
I think this would be a very valuable contribution. I am not a member of the faith-based interest forum or of a faith-based organization, but as someone who attended a Catholic elementary and high-school I have seen the role that these organizations play in providing services for the most marginalized people. Given the current immigration climate, I would love to see research on the work that these organizations have traditionally done to integrate new immigrants into society. I also know that public health efforts often try to partner with faith-based organizations in order to reach underserved communities, so that would be an interesting layer or topic to cover.
Wishing you the best in your submission,
Alexia
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Alexia Raynal
Research Associate
Center for Children and Technology at Education Development Center
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-04-2020 05:08 PM
From: Heidi Friedel
Subject: Faith Based Interest Forum and Conference Sessions
Hello!! I am interested in finding those who are members of the faith based interest forum and those who would like to see some sessions at NAEYC's annual conference on faith based topics. In the efforts of diversity and inclusion, I feel that those of us in a faith based program are being underserved and under represented at the national level and I would like to change that. I am considering a proposal for the fall conference but was wanting input from those who represent these types of programs. What would you like to see? Topics, networking opportuinities, session length, etc.
Thanks so much! I look forward to working with you all!!
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Heidi Friedel
Grass Lake MI
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