​Pace's School of Education Hosts Forum on Shaping Public Education Policy

From Pace School of Education: On Friday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Pace University’s School of Education will host “Shaping Public Education Policy in New York State,” a forum where participants will discuss the policies that will shape the future of public education and impacts for students in New York State. Topics will include equity vs. equality for students with disabilities, charter schools, vouchers, and school accountability.

WHO: Opening remarks - MaryEllen Elia, NYS Commissioner on Education;

Panel discussion expected to include Dr. Betty Rosa, Chancellor of the Board of Regents; Dr. Jere Hochman, Deputy Secretary of Education;Judith Johnson, Member, NYS Board of Regents; Kathleen Cashin, Member, NYS Board of Regents; Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti; Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer; and State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins. State Senator Terrence Murphy will also be at the event.

WHAT: Discussion about education policy for students and leaders in education including administrators and educators. Media welcome. Media admission by press pass.

WHEN: Friday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Willcox Hall, Multipurpose Room, Pace University, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY, entrance 1, parking on lot on the right.

The event is free and open to the public. Website to register or for more information:

http://www.pace.edu/school-of-education/content/public-education-policy-forum.

With school vouchers a focus of the Trump administration’s education policy, this promises to be a lively discussion.

The vision of Pace’s School of Education is to accomplish significant educational reform by preparing professional educators to serve as agents for positive change. Through small classes and early fieldwork experiences, School of Education students are ready to make a difference before they graduate. Students begin observations the first semester of sophomore year, which is one year earlier than most schools, and the school provides courses in a variety of new specialty areas.

Pace University’s School of Education celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.

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