Community Invited to Petaluma City Schools Forum: 'Common Core, Technology, Change in Classroom'

Are you interested in understanding what Common Core is and how it is changing the way Petaluma students are taught?

Would you like to know more about how the evolution of technology and the internet are changing the student learning experience?

Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m. in the Petaluma City Schools Board Room, 200 Douglas Street, Petaluma, AAUW Petaluma and Petaluma City Schools will present an educational forum about the changing face of education for students and teachers alike as rapid advances in information technology and Internet access bring change to educational institutions.

Petaluma City Schools Superintendent Steve Bolman and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Jane Escobedo will join teachers Laura Bradley (Kenilworth Junior High) and Danna Rocca (Petaluma 6th Grade Academy) to discuss important changes in education:

• Technology and its impact on education
• Common Core overview and implementation
• Plans for allocation of funds from Petaluma City School District Bond Measure E, approved by voters June 3, 2014

Join the discussion to learn more about how these changes will impact teaching, learning, and our community.

For more information contact AAUW Programs VP Patricia Souza at souzapellow@comcast.net.

About AAUW:

The Association of University Women (AAUW) has been the nation’s leading voice advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The Association—with more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide—advocates education and equity.

Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day—educational, social, economic, and political. In addition, the Petaluma Branch offers programs on timely topics to the community several times each year, along with providing members with an extensive and diverse list of social activities ranging from bridge to dramatic reading. For more information about AAUW and the organization’s goals and member benefits, please visit www.aauw.org. To learn more about the Petaluma Branch of AAUW, please visit www.aauwpetaluma.org.

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