EDUCATION IN PETERSBURG: EXPLORING OPTIONS

Passing on this announcement. ~Mady

When it comes to education in Petersburg, everybody talks about the problems.

Well, now it's time to talk solutions.

On Thursday, June 22nd, at 7 p.m. the Sycamore Rouge Performing Arts Center (21 West Old Street) will host its monthly Community Forum with a continuing focus on education. This third in the series on this topic so vital to our city's future will focus on new ideas and initiatives, which should be explored as community leaders consider a new roadmap for educational reform.

Presenters will make brief, 5-minute introductions of a number of current non-traditional options as well as initiatives for the future. Topics will include:

· A larger role for faith-based schools
· Introducing uniforms in public schools
· New initiatives in vocational education
· Home schooling
· A charter school for Petersburg

After all the topics are introduced, the audience will be invited to join the presenter in each of five discussion group located throughout the theater to explore each subject area. At the conclusion of the group sessions, the audience will reassemble to hear the results of each separate discussion.

All Petersburg residents and Tri-Cities friends of the city are encouraged to attend.

For more information please contact Larry "Akin" Smith at 804 605 6031 or akintwo@aol.com.