50th Anniversary Symposia on Community and Schools:

A series of free keynote addresses, panel discussions, and roundtables starting on November 13, 2008

College of Education and Human Development
Symposia on Community and Schools

Symposium I - Agenda (pdf)

Making Good Choices in the Midst of Change:

School Autonomy and Accountability in New Orleans

Lindy Boggs International Conference Center Auditorium
(Directions: http://www.conferences.uno.edu/contactUs.htm )

How does school choice affect communities?

What is the impact of school vouchers on public schools?

What does research tell us about the value of accountability? 

Join us for thought-provoking discussions about these topics and related issues that affect students, families, and teachers in our communities.

Featuring keynote address by: Henry Levin, Columbia University (Bio/pdf)

Also featuring:

Brian Beabout, University of New Orleans*

Sharon Clark, Sophie B. Wright Charter School *

Louella Givens, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education *

Andre Perry, University of New Orleans*

Kathy Riedlinger, Lusher Charter School *

Please RSVP to attend and to be included in the Roundtable Luncheon by completing your FREE registration.

Email kdowens@uno.edu for more information.