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Do you know a leader/advocate……whose passion and will to support children and families <strong>of</strong> color is inspiring?…whose committed and courageous approach advances equitable outcomes?Please nominate that individual for <strong>the</strong>:2013-2014George A.ColemanExcellence in Equity AwardSponsored by <strong>the</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Resource Center & <strong>the</strong> CT Parent Information and Resource CenterCongratulations to OurFirst Winner!<strong>SERC</strong> created this award to honor and highlight <strong>the</strong>demonstration <strong>of</strong> extraordinary acts <strong>of</strong> commitment andcourage to ensure all students, especially culturally andlinguistically diverse students, are valued and respected in<strong>the</strong>ir schooling experience.Award recipients will be selected based upon <strong>the</strong>ir steadfastand unwavering action regarding equity:George A. Coleman (right)with winner Erik ClemonsErik Clemons, Executive Director andPresident <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Connecticut Center forArts and Technology (ConnCAT) in NewHaven, received <strong>the</strong> very first George A.Coleman Award on April 11, 2013.George A. Coleman, Connecticut’s formeracting commissioner <strong>of</strong> education forwhom <strong>the</strong> award was named, presentedClemons with <strong>the</strong> 2012-2013 awardat <strong>SERC</strong>’s Y.E.S. for Diversity: YouthEmpowerment Summit.• Advocating for children and families <strong>of</strong> color;• Informing and galvanizing individuals and coalitions towardequitable action;• Risk-taking in conversation and action regarding issues <strong>of</strong>equity for racially and culturally diverse groups;• Engaging <strong>the</strong> diverse needs <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> an educationcommunity and reconciling <strong>the</strong>m toward a shared vision;• Serving as a catalyst for exchange <strong>of</strong> information that affectsthinking and effects conviction on matters <strong>of</strong> equity.For more information on how to nominate someonefor <strong>the</strong> George A. Coleman Award:www.ctserc.org/equityor contact Gerald M. Hairston, Consultant,<strong>SERC</strong>, (860) 632-1485, ext. 374,or hairston@ctserc.orgNomination Deadline:Monday, October 21, 201310

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