The Center for Michigan’s Town Hall Meeting on Education on March 10 in Lansing is sold out.
But even if you’re not among the more than 300 people have registered for the morning-long discussion, you can quickly get up to speed on the big-picture issues faced by today’s students, educators, parents, and taxpayers.
CLICK HERE FOR AN EASY-TO-READ GUIDE outlining many major issues in pre-school, K-12, and higher education.
CLICK HERE FOR FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY’S AGENDA.
This is another in a continuing series of policy town halls produced by the Center for Michigan in cooperation with Public Sector Consultants, Inc. These events are designed to help citizens get more involved in statewide issues, mingle with decision makers, and help set a solutions-oriented policy agenda in Lansing.
Our speakers will discuss school finance, and additional best options for education innovation in the wake of Race to the Top legislation passed by the Michigan Legislature last December.
Our last event in November drew wide media coverage and more than 200 statewide participants to talk about long-term budget and tax policy solutions. In effect, the November meeting previewed some of the “grand bargain” reform discussions now underway at the Capitol.
The March 10 event will feature The Center’s interactive “clicker” voting technology and will focus audience members on the kinds of long-term education policy choices 10,000 people have deliberated in nearly 500 statewide Community Conversations since fall 2007, including:
Performance: What is the return for Michigan’s investments in pre-school, K-12, and higher education?
Funding & Affordability: How much should Michigan invest in pre-school, K-12, and higher education programs? What more can be done to assure affordable access to all levels of education?
Innovation: What additional innovative steps can Michigan take to best prepare students to participate in Michigan’s transforming economy?
Our list of confirmed speakers includes some of the most influential and experienced education minds in the state, including Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan, Kalamazoo Valley Community College President Marilyn Schlack, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan President David Hecker, Utica Schools Superintendent Christine Johns, University of Michigan Vice President Cynthia Wilbanks, as well as early childhood policy experts Judy Samelson and Jack Kresnak.
As always, this Town Hall features a free lunch afterward — but you have to earn it with provocative questions during the morning discussions!
