EDUCATION

March 28, 2007
Johnson & Wales University
Harbourside Campus

Description

How do we ensure that our children’s education prepares them for a rich and productive life? How do we bring together parents, teachers, administrators, school committees, and state officials to improve our school system? How do we put our children’s education first in light of social issues and budgetary challenges? In this session we explore the kaleidoscope of educational experiences and issues in Rhode Island’s educational system.

Guest Presenters

Peter McWalters
Commissioner, RI Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Ed.

Senator Daniel Issa
Chairman, Senate Committee on Education

Jo Eva Gaines '92
President, RI Association of School Committees

Clifford J. Wood
Chairman, Providence City Council Public Ed. Committee

Julia Steiny
Education Column Writer, The Providence Journal

Marcia Reback '86
President, RI Federation of Teachers & Health Professionals

Dr. Jacqueline Forbes
Superintendent, East Providence Public Schools

Samuel Zurier '04
Co-founder, East Side Public Education Coalition

Peggie Perrotto
Third Grade Educator, Guiteras School, Bristol

Keyla Gonzalez
Junior Student, Central High School, Providence

The Honorable Donald L. Carcieri
Governor of the State of Rhode Island

Robert A. Weygand
Vice President for Administration, University of RI

Alumni Subcommittee: Education Session

Melanie Coon '06
The Rhode Island Foundation

Cheryl Lisi '06
Lifespan

Jill Tobak '06
The CJ Fox Company