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October 20, 2011
Dear Supporter:
Thanks for registering for our Oct. 26 forum, A Conversation on Education: Five Big Ideas for Public Education, with nationally-recognized education expert David Kirp, author of Kids First: Five Big Ideas For Transforming Children's Lives and America's Future.
We have an exciting morning planned. An agenda is included below in this e-mail. There are still a few spots left, so tell your friends and colleagues to register today. If something has come up and you can’t attend, please let us know by e-mailing balcaraz@acnj.org so we have an accurate head count.
Look forward to seeing you on the 26th.
AGENDA
A Conversation on Education Reform: Five Big Ideas For Public Education
With David Kirp, author of Kids First: Five Big Ideas For Transforming Children's Lives and America's Future
October 26, 2011
Kenilworth Inn, Kenilworth, N.J.
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Book signing with David Kirp
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m |
Presentation by David Kirp on Five Big Ideas for reforming public education
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10:00 - 10:45 a.m |
Panel discussion on supports that help children achieve academically.
Moderated by ACNJ Executive Director Cecilia Zalkind
Panel Members:
Lisa von Pier, M. Div., Director, Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships, NJ Department of Children and Families, (home visitation)
Mary Jane Linnehan, MSN, MPH, CPNP, Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Director, Newark School Based Health Centers, Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, (school-based health services)
Carlos Lejnieks, Executive Director, Big Brothers/Big Sisters (mentoring)
Cynthia Rice, Senior Policy Analyst, Advocates for Children of New Jersey (preschool and early learning)
Jo Ann Joseph, Education Supervisor, Newark Preschool Council (children’s savings accounts)
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10:45 -11 a.m.
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Break
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11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Breakout discussions on issues/ideas for education reform
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11:30 am - Noon
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Report out and wrap-up
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