h3>Left Behind or Out in Front? Educational Access & Equity in Portland
Picturing Access and Equity: a tour of Jefferson High
5 pm (limited to 25 people, reservation required)
Join Shane Endicott, of Our United Villages/Rebuilding Center for a tour of the Jefferson HS facility.
Reservation requested for program; reservation required for tour: RSVP to amy@pdxcityclub.org or 503-228-7231 x110.
Date: October 5, 2010 – 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Jefferson High School Auditorium, 5210 N Kerby St., Portland
The first in a three-part Agora series on education in the metro region, this panel discussion delves into the big-picture question of how we ensure equitable access to a quality education for all children. The panelists will discuss the meaning of access and equity for all students; the role of early childhood education and h
ow to adddres Oregon’
s low graduation rates. They will also ask questions including: how are we tackling equity issues around funding schools? Where are we falling down in serving low-income families and children? And how do we advocate for deeper public investment?
Join moderator Dr. Richard Christen from the University of Portland for a conversation with Andrew Mason, Executive Director, Open Meadow; Shane Endicott, Executive Director, Our United Villages; and Jocelyn Bigay, Native American Youth Association's Early College Academy, in addressing vital challenges and opportunities around our current educational system.
Read more at http://www.pdxcityclub.org/content/left-behind-or-out-front-educational-access-equity-portland
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