Online registration is now closed. If you still have not registered, not to worry. You can do so onsite.
Conference Updates
Jul
5
Jun
30
The conference will provide a complimentary shuttle for conference participants staying at the Johnson & Wales Inn, where rooms are only $45 per night. Space is limited so please register here to reserve a seat.
Jun
27
Travel within the U.S. and conference registration scholarship available for to attend Free Minds, Free People. Priority given to practicing teachers; must arrange own accomodation. Contact Leigh Patel at lisa.patelstevens@gmail.com for information and inquiries. Deadline: 7/1/2011.
Jun
23
Free Minds, Free People tshirts are ready for order! Order yours now when you register, and have it ready when you arrive at the conference. Click here to see the tshirt design.
Jun
21
Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm EST (4pm PT) the National Student Bill of Rights project is hosting a phone conference to discuss our plans for Free Minds, Free People and beyond. All youth whether they are coming to the conference or not, are invited to participate. Please email info@freemindsfreepeople.org for more information.
Jun
21
We have added a new workshop in our Young Activists track on Saturday at 9:30am for those children who prefer not to attend the panel discussion on charter schools. Check it out: http://www.fmfp.org/workshop/half-pint-poetics.
Jun
15
Thursday, June 16 is the early bird registration deadline (no more extensions!), and the deadline to book rooms at the Johnson and Wales Inn for only $45 per night. To register visit www.fmfp.org/registration and to learn more about the hotel visit www.fmfp.org/travel.
Jun
10
Rhode Island teachers can receive up to 22 hours of Professional Development Credit from the Rhode Island Department of Education for participating in this conference. If you are interested in receiving credit please check the relevant box on the conference registration form.
Jun
7
On Thursday, July 7 we invite all conference participants to join us for our Open Mic welcoming event! If you want to rock the mic, sign up online today!
Jun
3
IDEA is one of our conference sponsors and their call for organizers should not be missed. The aim is to cross-link youth and adult organizers across the country who share common values and grow the capacity of all of our efforts. The 15 people selected will get a $2K stipend, participate in IDEA Camp and get weekly mentorship. The deadline is July 15th.
Jun
2
The early bird registration deadline has been extended to Thursday, June 16.
May
27
Important upcoming dates: May 31 Hotel reservation deadline / June 1 Early bird registration deadline
Conference Dates
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July 7-10, 2011 |
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