Monday, November 21, 2011

INTERESTING LECTURE FOR PARENTS


“Issues in Excellence & Equity In K-12 Education in the United States”

 Katherine Merseth, EdD, Director of Teacher Education, Harvard Graduate School
of Education, will speak on issues related to the commitment of our country to provide access to a high quality education for all K-12 students including No Child Left Behind legislation and its reauthorization, Common Core Curriculum Standards, and charter schools at a program sponsored by the League of Women Voters Amherst. Thursday, Dec. 17 pm refreshments, 7:30 pm program. Jones Library Large Meeting Room. Free and open to the public.  253-0633.