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April 5, 2006
Online discussions to tackle timely topicsReady to wade into some lively discussions about intelligent design, 21st century learning skills, free speech, and school climate? Then mark your calendars for the following dates and times to share your comments and questions on NSBA's online discussions live from the Annual Conference in Chicago.
Friday, April 7, 10 a.m. ET/11 a.m. CT
Intelligent Design: Curricular or Religious Issue?
Schools face increasing attempts to inject the biblical perspective on the origins of life into the classroom. Schools must understand the legal, social, educational, and political implications of the decisions they make on this hot button issue. Join this online discussion about the controversies schools are confronting and how they can handle this issue in an educationally sound and legally responsible manner. Guest expert will be Naomi Gittins, senior staff attorney, NSBA.
Saturday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT
What You Need to Prepare Your Students for the 21st Century
Are your schools adequately preparing your students to enter the workforce with the kinds of skills needed to succeed? What will it take to get them ready? Guest expert Ken Kay, president of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, will discuss these questions as he shares results of a nationwide study of 21st century learning skills. Kay will also discuss how education leaders can create the right policies and programs to ensure their district is on track to provide 21st century learning opportunities.
Sunday, April 9, 12 noon ET/1 p.m. CT
Exploring the Free Speech Rights of Students and Teachers
What are the speech rights of students and teachers in school? Where is the line to be drawn in their expression of their personal beliefs and opinions? Recent news events such as the student walkout to protest immigration legislation, students being disciplined for off-campus speech, and a Colorado teacher lecture comparing Bush to Hitler have put this issue front and center in your schools. We'll discuss recent court rulings and take questions about how far students and teachers can go in expressing themselves and how far schools can go in restricting that expression. Tom Hutton, NSBA attorney, will be the guest expert.
Monday, April 10, 9 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT
School Climate Inside Today's Urban Schools: Bullying, Safety, Trust, and More
Research shows that school climate is a major factor in the academic performance of students. A new study that surveyed nearly 32,000 students in 15 urban districts across the country takes a close look at how they perceive the rate of bullying, how safe they feel in school, whether they trust and respect their teachers, and much more. Join our guest expert to find out why you need to know about your school climate—no matter whether your district is urban, rural, or suburban—and key findings from the report that will help you better understand how students are feeling inside their urban schools. Brian Perkins, principal investigator of the CUBE Urban School Climate Report, will be the guest expert.
Posted April 5, 2006 2:33 PM | Education Technology | Religion | School Boards | Students | Teachers
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