What do Disney, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), and the U.S. Army have in common? Representatives from all three organizations appeared at America’s Imagination Summit, the education event that Lincoln Center Institute (LCI) hosted in New York City this past July. Their presence was not arbitrary; rather, I believe that the dynamic intersection of such diverse influencers can lead to change in our country’s schools.
America’s schools and universities face pressures for education reform in the early 21st century. Today’s global information economy, and especially its technology, demands new kinds of education. These needs go far beyond employing different classroom devices and methods. They must shift to meet the needs of a generation of digital natives—a shift that will change the very nature of educational institutions.
This year's Celebration of Teaching & Learning comes at a time when it is becoming clearer than ever before that our nation is not making progress in education. Given that we have been steadfastly pursuing the mandates of No Child Left Behind since 2001, it seems sensible and pertinent to ask why.
The Celebration of Teaching & Learning Congratulates Leymah Gbowee, Winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize
Register by December 16th, 2011 to receive a special discount on your 2012 Celebration ticket!
Welcome to the 7th Annual Celebration of Teaching & Learning.
