Conversations About Education, a 4-part series on WXXI-TV
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Conversations About Education presents discussions with individuals intimately involved with setting the direction for education in the modern age — from the Chancellor of the Board of Regents to students, parents and educators from around the state. Hosted by Hélène Biandudi Hofer, Conversations About Education airs Fridays, September 11 through October 2, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
The series engages the community in positive conversations about putting the needs of children first – to spotlight pathways to progress, motivate understanding, showcase new voices and viewpoints, and inspire hope.
In premiere episode Role of a Well-Functioning Board, airing Friday, September 11 at 8:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV, distinguished educator Jaime Aquino describes the purpose and outcome of his report to the community about the functioning of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), which sets the stage for the series. This episode features the newly-retired president of the New York State School Boards Association, Tim Kremer, who describes the role of the board. It also visits the Albany City School District where the Superintendent and board members share their work and the positive effects of the changes.
Additional episodes include: Reversing a Culture of Low Expectations, airing Friday, September 18; Actualizing Equity, airing Friday, September 25; and Returning from COVID, airing Friday, October 2
Conversations About Education is supported with funding from Rochester Area Community Foundation, ESL Foundation, the Max and Marion Farash Charitable Foundation and Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation.
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