The Institute will be an opportunity for educators and leaders to learn more about postsecondary education access and opportunity for rural Black youth. The Institute will provide an opportunity to engage with panel discussions, small group activities, and the development of an action plan. There are no costs associated with the event. 

This new book is part of the ongoing book series by Information Age Publishing called Research in Education, Fiscal Policy and Practice, co-edited by Thomas Downes and Kieran Killeen. Abstracts for proposed chapters will be accepted until September 30, 2024. Potential topics and submission guidelines are included in the attached call.

McKenna teaches in a very rural district located about 30 miles west of Missoula with a school population K-12 of about 150 students. You can learn more about the Teacher of the Year Award and McKenna on their blog.