A Roundtable Discussion on Illinois Public Education
Continuing Ed.
A Roundtable Discussion on Illinois Public Education
presented in partnership with
Illinois Humanities and the Great Books Foundation
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
6:00 p.m. – Reception
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Formal Program
Evenings@65West, in partnership with Illinois Humanities and The Great Books Foundation, mark the culmination of the year-long, statewide series, “Continuing Ed.” with a roundtable discussion featuring a panel of elected officials, journalists, nonprofit leaders, students, and educators, using a short text by former University of Chicago President Robert Maynard Hutchins to ask:
“What should we expect from public education and what can families do to help their local schools achieve that promise?”
This complimentary event will be moderated by Joseph Coulson, President & CEO of The Great Books Foundation. The evening will also feature scenes from a new documentary on the story of public education in Illinois produced by Free Spirit Media, as well as the print release of “What About Us? A Compendium on Equity in Public Education,” a resource for those looking to become more active in their local schools. Discussion participants include:
- Peggy Davis – Chief Officer, Programs & Strategic Integration, Chicago Community Trust
- Laura Frevelleit – Sr. Manager, Community Engagement, Allstate
- Patrick Brosnan – Executive Director, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
- Ameya Pawar – Alderman, 47th Ward
- Joseph Bast – President & CEO, Heartland Institute
- Alex Kotlowitz – Journalist, Writer, Union League Club Distinguished Writer Privilege Holder
- Nayla Hale – Student, Kenwood Academy High School
- Laurence Minter – Student, Kenwood Academy High School
- Carol Ross Barney – Principal Designer, Ross Barney Architects
- Mary Beck – Principal, Senn High School
- William Ayers – Retired Education Professor, University of Illinois Chicago
- Elizabeth Todd Breland – Assistant Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago
A cash/signature bar will be available. Please note: The Union League Club strictly enforces a Business Casual dress code; no denim or athletic wear permitted.
Union League Club members may register at www.ulcc.org; non-members may register by clicking here.
The mission of the Great Books Foundation is to advance the critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement of readers of all ages through Shared Inquiry™ discussion of works and ideas of enduring value.
