Each spring, WTU's Shared Vision Conference brings together educators, policymakers, and the community to discuss the state of DC schools and what can be done to re-center our vision on students’ needs.
Last year, in keeping with WTU’s focus on literacy, we welcomed award-winning author Sharon Flake for both an in-person session with teachers/students on April 26th and a virtual session on April 27th. Although all teachers were invited to attend the in-person session on Friday, we extended a special invitation to MS and HS librarians and English teachers. All who participated in the in-person event received a free copy of Flake's award-winning novel, “The Skin I’m In.” This book also served as the focus of an author discussion. WTU provided lunch for all participants. Students also received additional books by the writer, Sharon G. Flake.
On Saturday, April 27th, the virtual component of our Shared Vision Conference aimed to build literary for our young adults as well as give our legislative leaders opportunities to share their views and efforts to improve literacy. Author, Sharon Flake served as our keynote speaker and teachers attended professional development sessions on building literacy. Stay tuned for updates on our next Shared Vision Conference in Spring of 2026. We hope to see you there!