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The Forum on the Future of Public Education

The Forum on the Future of Public Education strives to bring the best empirical evidence to policymakers and the public.

The Forum draws on a network of premier scholars to create, interpret, and disseminate credible information on key questions facing P-20 education. The Forum pursues original research and facilitates collaboration between researchers and policymakers to examine the pressing issues shaping the future of public education. Key constituencies of the Forum include scholars who influence research, policy and practice; policy makers and policy making bodies at all levels; members of the media who influence public opinion; foundations, organizations, business groups and others who support, criticize and advocate for reform; and citizens who make choices about education for themselves and their children.

America is witnessing a drastic redefinition of the policies and practices associated with “public education.” Too often, discussions around the future of public education are strong on passion but short on actual evidence. The Forum for the Future of Public Education is filing that gap by building a resource of objective, research-based insights on key educational issues. We are establishing an open venue- a true public forum to debate controversial and consequential policy issues that will shape American’s future.

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Betty Trummel to Continue Alumni Speaker Series

by Office of Advancement / Sep 19, 2016

BETTY TRUMMEL is scheduled to speak at the second session of the Office of Advancement's Alumni Speaker Series on Friday, October 28, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Education Building, Room 22. Snacks will be provided!

Betty Trummel has 35 years of elementary classroom experience. She earned her BS in elementary education, and a master's degree in science, outdoor education. She is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Three Antarctic deployments provided Betty the opportunity to work alongside outstanding science researchers. Additionally, Betty has coordinated teacher exchange programs in Sweden and has traveled to Zambia to model literacy instruction to teachers and students.