Progressive Practice, Standardized Expectations: Tension in the Schoolhouse
Deborah Meier, Educator, Author, Professor of Education - New York University
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 7:30 p.m, Washburne Little Theatre

As The Winnetka Public Schools celebrates our 150th year, leading educator Deborah W. Meier will discuss essential questions for our schools through the lens of progressive educational practice. What is the purpose of education? How do we know what our students are learning? How do parents, educators and the community come together to most effectively support our children?

Meier has successfully implemented school reform based on progressive ideals.  Beginning her career as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools in 1961, she founded and served as teacher-director for a network of highly successful public  schools in New York City in the 1970s and 80s, followed by the establishment of a K-8 pilot for the Boston Public Schools in the 1990s.

This is a “must-go” event for parents and community members interested in the future of our public schools.