“Are We Doing Too Much or Too Little For Our Schools?”

As our schools change to meet the needs of a global economy and the competition for productive and creative minds that can adapt and thrive in the 21st century, increasing emphasis is being placed on the need for solutions that ensure we maintain a leadership position in the world. 
   As a result, our schools are asked to solve some of our most pressing societal problems: the effects of poverty on learning, children who are vulnerable and in need of specialized programs, the education of our brightest students, and the diverse nature of our population. Can schools alone accomplish all of these goals, or is there a need to rethink how we view education? 
   Exciting and innovative programs address these issues, such as intervention models that are engaging, academically rigorous programs that improve outcomes for our most vulnerable children, and systems that support the educational needs of our inner cities. These programs show, in addition to a strong curricular emphasis, success depends upon the entire community.  Dr. Brook Sawyer, Lehigh University assistant professor of teaching, learning, and technology, and Dr. Arnold Spokane, Lehigh University professor and program director of counseling psychology, will engage the audience in an interactive discussion.  Registration for non-Study Council members is $65 per person.