Dr. Stephen Schain

Washington is now regarded as one of the states most engaged in education reform. Part of this effort includes creating smaller learning communities within our high schools. What has sparked this initiative? Why is it being espoused by education leaders and funded by both private initiatives such as the Gates Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education? How are smaller teaming communities different from our current approach to school structures and pedagogy? Can our school systems respond positively and effectively in reinventing their comprehensive high schools? Are parents and students prepared to support such drastic changes? Is the teaching profession able and willing to engage itself in this reform movement? These are important questions that will be addressed.

Wednesday November 13th, 2002

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Thank you Dr. Stephen Schain for your presentation, "Issues in Converting a Large Comprehensive Urban High School Into Small Learning Communities."

 

Those in attendance were rewarded with a wonderful and informative evening.

 

Also, a special thank you to North Thurston Public Schools for co-sponsoring this event and allowing our chapter to use your facilities.