- School District U-46
- African American Advisory Council
African American Council
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Our Mission
Help our students become more competitive in our global society by:
- informing our parents and families of U-46 services
- assisting our parents and families with questions and concerns
Our council works with the School District concerning African American students and staff.
Upcoming Events
Book Study
This year, we will engage in a book study as a family - One Community, One Book. We are going to spend a portion of each meeting conversing about the book, Fugitive Pedagogy. Please click on the link here to read more about this awesome book by Dr. Jarvis Givens.
When: 2nd Thursday of the Month
Where: Varies (see details below)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.2022-23 Meeting Schedule
- Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 (in-person at Elgin High School, Library) click here to register
- Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 (via Zoom) click here to register
- Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 (via Zoom) click here to register
- No meeting in December
- Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 (via Zoom) click here to register
- Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 (via Zoom) click here to register
- No meeting in March
- Thursday, April 13, 2023 (via Zoom) click here to register
All U-46 parents are invited to attend our events and our meetings!
For questions or more information, please email melissastevenson@u-46.org or aaparentadvisory@outlook.com
Recorded Sessions - Presented by the U-46 African American Advisory Council
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November 16, 2021: Strengthening Parental Agency and Equity of Voice
October 20, 2020: Discussing Racism & Racial Injustices at Home - Part I
November 17, 2020: Discussing Racism & Racial Injustices at Home - Part II