Workshops

Workshops at DUHC
First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule – Our Introductory Workshop
Deep Democracy Weekend Retreat
Community Organizing 101
Democratic Campaigns
Community Organizing Strategy Retreat
Food and Democracy
Corporations are Killing the Polar Bears
Teaching to Awaken Democracy & Resist Corporate Rule
Education Inc.: Selling Our Schools

Workshop Description

Public schools have long been considered a cornerstone of our democracy, yet multinational corporations now view our schools as publicly funded billboards for their propaganda. Many schools are forced to sign contracts with major corporations just to meet their basic operating needs. These corporate handouts come at a high price. University research is now dependent on corporate funding, as is publishing, and access to technology. Schools sign deals to sell corporate products to students they know will harm their ability to study. In essence, this means our campuses become places where students are the targets of force-fed consumer propaganda rather than education.

This workshop will focus on how corporations were historically prevented from invading our schools. From here we will share how some very forward thinking educators and activist are trying to protect students today. Participants will walk out of this session with the ability to take the knowledge they have gained and devise strategies to more effectively challenge corporate rule of our schools and lives.

Upcoming Dates for this Workshop

To schedule this workshop in your community, classroom or for your organization please contact us.