Alliance News
Governor Perdue's Call to Protect Public Education
Click the link above to view a video of Governor Perdue speaking about funding education in North Carolina.
Margaret Arbuckle: We Must Invest in Education
It is very disturbing that the critical need to invest in education to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st-century economy, which was top of mind six months ago, has now been overshadowed by the current financial crisis. Read more»
The Guilford Education Alliance partnered with the Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Greensboro program to start the Education Leadership Academy in 2006, and October 2010 marks the 5th annual Academy. The vision of the academy is to inform, educate, inspire, energize, and empower diverse community members to actively engage in advocating, promoting, and supporting a high quality school system in Guilford County. Attended by 50 citizen leaders, the four sessions feature presentations from state and local education leaders on education issues. Many thanks to Cross Company for hosting these four weekly sessions.
Below is the proposed agenda and dates for the 2010 Academy. If you are interested in participating, call (336) 841-4332 or email GEA@GuilfordEducationAlliance.org.
Making the Investment to Meet the Demands of a 21st Century Public Education System
Session One: Wednesday, October 6 Why We Must Invest, The Challenges we Face
Overview of Academy
The Challenges of the Global Economy
The Challenges to Guilford County Schools
The Challenges of Our Changing Demographics
Responding to the Challenges: Panel of Educators and Students
Session Two: Wednesday, October 13 Our Investment Payoff? Are Our Students Achieving?
How Are Our Students Performing Academically?
Are We Accountable as Parents and Community Leaders?
What about Teaching Quality: the Training They Receive
Session Three: Wednesday, October 20 Demands on Education Policy to Meet the Need
Panel of Business Leaders: Our Need for Future Employees
Financial Policy: Our School Budget
How important Is Technology in Today’s Schools?
Panel of Policy Makers: Legislators, Guilford County Commissioners, Guilford Board of Education, State Board of Education
Session Four: Wednesday, October 27 Investment of Leaders
Why Leadership Is Important: North Carolina Compared to the World
What Commitment Is Needed from the Community?
Community Leadership: Call to Action
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