Annual Conference to offer drama along with educational and political insights
Published: September 1, 2008
Reality-based classroom drama, success strategies for disadvantaged students and a candid look at upcoming trends in education policy and politics will be featured at the general sessions of CSBA’s 2008 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show, coming to San Diego Dec. 4–6.
Former public school teacher Nilaja Sun will supply the drama with a Dec. 5 performance of her critically acclaimed one-woman play, “No Child.” Sun, who worked as artist in residence in the New York City public schools, brings to life the students, teacher, principal and janitor she portrays during her 70-minute show.
Career educator and author Ruby Payne will headline the first general session Dec. 4, when she’ll share lessons she’s learned over more than three decades in public education. A specialist on the unique challenges facing economically disadvantaged students, Payne focuses on strategies that can help all students thrive in school and live fulfilling lives outside the classroom.
CSBA Executive Director Scott P. Plotkin and Assistant Executive Director of Governmental Relations Rick Pratt will give an inside view of political and public policy developments at the concluding general session Dec. 6. Plotkin and Pratt will draw their insights from their long experience working in and around the state Capitol and on national education issues.
Other special conference offerings include dozens of breakout sessions, workshops and table talks; a tour of San Pasqual Academy, a local residential campus serving foster youth; the annual Golden Bell Awards Luncheon; a 5k run; and much more.
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Find out more and register—for $455, the same price as last year—@ http://aec.csba.org/Home.aspx?SectionID=1.