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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
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