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Education Discussion Series 

7:00-8:30p.m. at the Manhattan Public Library

 

United Way is hosting a summer discussion series dedicated to education.  At the end of the series, if a possible attainable goal is identified, we will convene a small select group of community decision-makers and interested discussion series participants to discuss possible collaborations and action plans. Discussion Series Committee: Lyle Butler, Michele Jones, Ray Kurtz, Usha Reddi, Jan Wissman. 

 

 June 23

"What is the Purpose of Public Education?

Panelists: Dr. Robert Shannon, Peter Paukstelis, Lori Bishop 
Notes from the June 23 Discussion 

 
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Usha Reddi, Discussion Series Committee Member presents a summary of her table's discussion as Lyle Butler, Discussion Moderator, looks on. Participants in the June 23 discussion. Mary Lawrence Currie, United Way Board Member, provides a summary of her table's discussion.
   
July 21 "Parent Involvement"

Panelists: Greg Hoyt, Joyce Glasscock, Jayme Morrie-Hardeman, Mary DeLuccie

Notes from the July 21 Discussion

   
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Greg Hoyt, Eisenhower Middle School Principal, introduces himself at the beginning of our discussion.

   
August 18

"Modifying the Academic Year"
Panelists: Dr. Robert Shannon, Joyce Glasscock, Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Mary DeLuccie

Notes from August 18 discussion

   
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Peter Paukstelis, USD383 Board of Education member, disucsses what a modified year might look like in Manhattan. Bob Shannon, USD383 Superintendent, and Jayme Morris-Hardeman - CASA director, listen to the discussion.
 Structure  90 minute meeting

                 15 minutes - Introducation of Panel Members 

                 45 minutes - Table Discussion

                 30 minutes - Room Discussion

                                Each table moderator stands and presents summary of table discussion.

                                Q&A with panel and audience.