{"id":105038,"date":"2025-11-04T16:57:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=105038"},"modified":"2025-11-04T19:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T19:10:53","slug":"who-gets-to-belong-reimagining-education-for-all-at-nov-18-honors-colloquium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/who-gets-to-belong-reimagining-education-for-all-at-nov-18-honors-colloquium\/","title":{"rendered":"Who gets to belong? Reimagining education for all at Nov. 18 Honors Colloquium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Nov. 4, 2025 \u2013 Behind the polished surfaces of test scores, school rankings, and policy reforms lies a more complex truth: too many students struggle to find a sense of belonging within educational systems that are not built with them in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a timely, provocative talk at the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s 2025 Honors Colloquium<\/a>, Terrell Strayhorn will pull back the curtain on systemic issues that shape educational opportunities and outcomes for today\u2019s students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experienced in education, psychology, and leadership, Strayhorn will explore \u201cWho Gets to Belong? Unmasking Injustice and Reimagining Education for All<\/a>\u201d on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. <\/strong>at Edwards Hall, 64 Upper College Road on the Kingston Campus. Strayhorn will speak as part of the fall colloquium series, \u201cEducation, Behind the Curtains<\/a>,\u201d which will also be livestreamed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Department of Art and Art History has staged an art exhibit to pair with this year\u2019s Honors Colloquium; the exhibit is on display through Dec. 11, showcasing artwork by area educators, including Fibonacci-based art by Sam Peck \u201901 and other 溏心vlog免费B站 alumni. (溏心vlog免费B站 Photo \/ Abigail Lee)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Hosted by the Honors Program, 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s premier lecture series has examined various aspects of public education this fall, welcoming podcasters, Indigenous voices, and policy experts. The series kicked off with former U.S.Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona<\/a> and also welcomed former Rhode Island chief innovation officer Richard Culatta back to the state to discuss AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strayhorn will challenge colloquium attendees to rethink the role of educators, leaders, and community members by transforming education into a more just, human-centered enterprise that meets all learners\u2019 needs. A professor of education and psychology at Virginia Union University, Strayhorn has authored multiple books and academic publications, op-eds, letters, and blogs, and is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, All Business, Thrive Global<\/em>, and Psychology Today<\/em>. Strayhorn serves on several nonprofit boards, including Career Analysis Organization of America, MEN Inc. Houston, and Psychologists of Color, Inc. He is co-editor of Belonging Journal (Sage)<\/em>, associate editor of the Journal of Minority Achievement, Creativity & Leadership<\/em>, and specialty chief editor of Frontiers in Education<\/em>. He also co-hosts the weekly #DoGoodWork<\/em> podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strayhorn\u2019s lecture will be followed by a Dec. 2 panel discussion on \u201cThe State of Education in Rhode Island.\u201d Recorded lectures by this fall\u2019s prior speakers can be found on the Honors Colloquium site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by the University\u2019s Honors Program, the annual 溏心vlog免费B站 Honors Colloquium is free and open to the public. To see recordings of prior colloquium speakers on democracy, business for the common good, sustainable food systems, and more, visit the Honors Colloquium <\/em>Archives<\/em><\/a>. Sign up <\/em>here<\/em><\/a> for more information and reminders for colloquium events or by emailing urihonors@etal.uri.edu.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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