C&P 2024: The 25th Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy Group Conference. Sept 25-28 (in-person) and Nov 15-16 (virtual) Marriott/Moxy Atlanta Midtown Hotel Atlanta, GA, United States, September 25-28, 2024

Living the Legacy of Civil Rights in Education: Reclaiming and Reimagining Democratic Futures

The Curriculum and Pedagogy (C&P) Group warmly invites proposals to our annual conference, scheduled for September 25-28 (in-person) and November 15-16 (virtual). As the United States approaches a pivotal presidential election, we are reminded of the historical and ongoing struggles for civil rights and democracy. We convene in Atlanta, home to monumental moments in the Black Civil Rights Movement and a beacon for the Voting Rights Movement, for the 25th Annual Conference of the Curriculum & Pedagogy Group. With its rich history, from the Sweet Auburn Avenue to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Atlanta stands as a testament to the power of collective action and the enduring fight for justice. Thus, our conference theme, "Living the Legacy of Civil Rights in Education: Reclaiming and Reimagining Democratic Futures," invites educators, scholars, activists, and students to explore the intersections of curriculum, pedagogy, and democracy - and the way forward.

This reclaiming and reimagining of democratic futures takes place in the classroom, such as in resistance to racist literacy tests meant to disenfranchise Black voters (Kates, 2006), and beyond the classroom, where we are all potentially teachers of struggle, service, and love (hooks, 2003). Thus, we see curriculum and its studies as an inherent part of our teaching, our research, our art, and the ways we move through the world. It is integral to public and civic life, and wholly connected to the daily pedagogical practices of schools. To reclaim democratic futures, we aim to connect with others in curriculum and pedagogy and to find community in the work of resisting the increasing ubiquity of white supremacy and neoliberal values. To reimagine such futures, we work to build a conference experience that positions us to change and be changed through affirmational encounters at the intersections of our differences, where we seek solidarity across those differences.

We invite educators, actors, and stakeholders across all levels and fields to share their views, concerns, perspectives, experiences, and knowledges about the reclamation and reimagination of democratic futures in educational spaces. We welcome proposals that center critical, anti-racist, and justice-oriented perspectives, including (but not limited to) the following topics:

• Multidisciplinary perspectives on curriculum and pedagogy
• Histories and genealogies of curriculum
• Social and civil rights movements in curricular and pedagogical spaces
• Decolonial theories and pedagogies
• LGBTQ+ studies and queer feminist intersectionalities
• Interculturality, intercultural education, and intercultural bilingual education
• Multilingualism, multiliteracies, and translanguaging studies
• Indigenous education, indigenous ontologies, language revitalization
• Critical race theory, critical pedagogies, and critical literacy
• Critical media literacy, curriculum, and representation
• Technology and digital literacy in education
• Trauma-informed pedagogies
• Arts-based research and pedagogies
• Public pedagogies
• Community engagement and service learning
• Environmental justice and sustainability in curriculum

Our conference serves as a hub for individuals committed to social change and educational empowerment, fostering enriching professional exchanges. Acknowledging the ongoing impact of COVID-19, this year we are introducing a dual format: both in-person and virtual options to cater to our diverse community. You will be able to select their preferred session format when submitting your proposals. Please note, symposia and group must choose one format, either in person or virtual, given the face-to-face and virtual sessions will take place at separate times this year. We strive to provide the best conference experience for all participants, with virtual attendance being limited. We look forward to the opportunity to connect and grow together.

To be considered, all submissions MUST include:

• Title of proposal
• Presentation modality: In-person OR Virtual
• Proposal abstract (no more than 50 words) to be published in the program.
• Proposal (no more than 500 words) include content such as purpose, methodology, discussion, and conclusion, if applicable; and references/works cited
• First/contact author (Name, Affiliation, email)
• Additional authors (Names, Affiliation, email)
• Presentation type – Clearly indicate your preference in your submission. Choose from: (1) Individual Paper. The program committee will group individual paper submissions (about 3- 4 papers) to form a more intimate Conversation Center. Conversation Centers will be the primary venue for individual paper submissions. They will provide an intense hour and fifteen minutes of conversations between/with presenters and attendees concerning related and emergent topics.(2) Symposium. Consists of 3-5 papers addressing a related topic/idea outlined by proposers. Symposia are an hour and fifteen minutes in length. (3) Book Talks. If you have recently published a book and would like to share your work, this venue is perfect for you. Book Talks are an hour in length. (4) Workshop/Art Exhibition. We have a number of spaces available throughout the program for workshops/art exhibitions. These types of presentations are intended to foster critical and public dialogue and should be considered spaces for social action and public pedagogy. The presentation time and venue are flexible. Please note the presenter is responsible for bringing any necessary supplies or materials.

All proposals undergo blind peer review. Direct any questions about the proposal process to the Program Committee at miryam.espinosadulanto@utrgv.edu. Notification of acceptance will be sent to presenters by July 31^st, 2024.