The Democratic Women of the South Suburbs Education Forum
Event Date and Time:
September 27, 2014 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Event Location:
School District 227 Administrative Office
20550 South Cicero Avenue
Matteson
, IL
The Democratic Women of the South Suburbs will host a public forum to discuss the following topics:
- Public vs. Charter Schools
- Proper nutrition vs. food thrown in the garbage
- Academic classes vs. no time for non-academic classes (gym/art/music)
- Bullying/school violence vs. school no tolerance policy
- Teaching vs. teaching to the test
- Educational excellence depending on your zip code (school funding)
- Is race a factor in educational testing scores
- How do American students stack up against other global students
Panelists:
- Senator Toi Hutchinson
- Representative William “Will” Davis
- Al Llorens, Secretary Treasurer of Illinois Education Association
- Yvonne Perkins, Retired Teacher/Political Activist
- Ralph Martire, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability
- Dr. Delores Woods, Vice-President of School Board 227
- Dr. Gregory Jackson, District 144 School Board Member
Free Admission - Free Parking. RSVP to ildwss@gmail.com