Decoding the New Science and Math Standards

When
November 12, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Skokie Public Library

Illinois recently adopted new education standards for math and science, the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. These programs have been met with political opposition and confusion. What do these new standards really say, and what do they mean for our students, communities, and educators? Why were they created? Will they improve education, or are they just the next fad in a long series of programs from meddling government officials?

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology has convened a panel of experts from all levels of education--education researchers, administrators, and classroom teachers--who will speak openly about their opinions of and experience with the new standards. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.

Panelists:
Michael Lach, discussion moderator, is the Director of STEM Education Initiatives at the Urban Education Institute at the University of Chicago.

Brian Reiser is a Professor of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University.

Lynn Narasimhan is a Professor of Mathematics and the Director of the STEM Center at DePaul University.

Kurt Poppenhouse was a math teacher in the Chicago Public School District for 10 years.

Mary Rockrohr is the Instructional Supervisor for Science at Glenbrook North High School, and has been teaching science for almost 20 years.

Free and open to the public. Click here for details and registration.

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