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Forum 2009: Education and the American Future
As educators at all levels face a challenging economy and its consequences, Forum 2009 invites colleagues to gain valuable training and insight into urgent topics facing students and professionals.
“I believe that this conference offers unique opportunities for discussion and professional development, especially in light of the tight budgets educators are on,” said Mary Carroll Scott, vice president for membership. “It is so important to learn the best ways to equip young people for the changing world.”
The College Board’s annual Forum, whose theme this year is “Education and the American Future,” will be held Oct. 21–23 in New York City. During the week, colleagues can hear from renowned educators, learn about College Board Advocacy initiatives and join the discussion of urgent topics, including counseling for undocumented and low-income students, educating minority males and the need for the DREAM Act.
More than 100 sessions offer a broad range of topics for administrators, counselors, teachers, and admission and financial aid professionals. Nearly all of the sessions are eligible for continuing education credits (CEUs). Student preparation, equal access to education and financial aid in a changing economy are among the highlights of the three-day program.
The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee will deliver the Forum's presidential address, emphasizing the pursuit of excellence in a time of economic uncertainty.
Attendees will recognize other featured speakers:
- New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and City University of New York Chancellor Matthew Goldstein will talk about their successful “City Streets and School Corridors” partnership, which focuses on the needs of minority, immigrant and low-income students.
- The New School President and former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey presents presidential speechwriter, historian and author of Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History Ted Sorensen with the first Ted Kennedy Award from the College Board’s National Commission on Writing. President Gaston Caperton and Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Arlene Ackerman will join Kerrey and Sorensen on a panel to discuss the importance of writing.
- Award-winning journalist and author Gwen Ifill will address race, education and American politics as part of the recognition of the Inspiration Award–winning schools.
- Tony Plana, star of ABC’s Ugly Betty and an arts education advocate, will discuss his work promoting literacy through the performing arts in East Los Angeles.
“‘Education and the American Future’ is our focus,” said Scott. “We’ll be talking particularly about our member-led advocacy work, continuing to build momentum in support of those initiatives.
“But the Forum also is the gathering of the broadest range of professionals in education. It brings together people from across the spectrum, and we’ll be taking up important issues in our assemblies as part
of our governance.”
The leaders of the College Board’s three assembly councils, as well as the chair of the Board of Trustees, Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, and President Caperton, have written to colleagues, encouraging them to participate in this year’s Forum and be part of important conversations that will help set the agenda for the efforts of the College Board and the nation.
Check the Forum website at www.collegeboard.com/forum for updates and other information
about Forum 2009.
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