The Cincinnati Beacon
Day of Dialogue on Education and the Common Good
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Posted by Media Release
OPENING PANELISTS:
*Eve Bolton—President of Cincinnati School Board and Social Studies Teacher for 35 years in Wyoming School District.
*Jeff Edmondson—Executive Director of Strive, a community collaboration of public and private sectors promoting educational success in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
*Emmy Partin—Writer and Researcher for Thomas B. Fordham Institute. The institute in part sponsors Charter Schools in Ohio and provides policy analysis.
Parents from Parochial, Public, and Charter Schools will pose questions to panelists.
Hear a variety of approaches to education from the experienced panel. Then add your thoughts to the mix and listen to others from various backgrounds in a respectful, small group experience. Days of Dialogue promote civil discourse, stimulate critical thinking, and create an opportunity where people can talk with others who differ in a safe and comfortable setting where true learning can occur.
EVENT DETAILS:
When: Saturday May 17th
Where: First Unitarian Church (536 Linton at the corner of Reading and Linton St.)
Doors open at 8:30am with light refreshments and registration. Program begins promptly at 9am and ends at 12pm. The event is free and open to the public. There is free parking! Sponsored by the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center
Reservations requested but not necessary. It helps us plan the number of small group facilitators we need! RSVP to or to 513-579-8547.
Also, if you need child care, please let us know by May 9!
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