Jamie Vollmer, award-winning advocate of public education and author of the highly-acclaimed book, Schools Cannot Do It Alone, will give two presentations open to the community.
The first presentation is slated for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road. The second event takes place in the Howell High School Auditorium, 1200 W. Grand River, Howell, at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.
Both events are free to the public, but a RSVP is requested. To attend the evening event in Brighton, please email: storeyk@brightonk12.com.
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To attend the afternoon presentation in Howell, please email: kimroot@livingstonesa.org.
Once a harsh critic, Vollmer is now an articulate champion of America’s public schools. Over the last 20 years, he has worked with hundreds of school districts, chambers of commerce, education associations and foundations.
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He offers his audience insight into what he calls "The Great Conversation”--a practical approach to securing the support needed to change the system and increase student success.
Vollmer’s appearances are proudly presented by: Brighton Area Schools, Livingston Educational Service Agency, Dr. Eric Duncan Chiropractic Group, Dr. Brian Petersberg, Corrigan Oil, Dr. Gordon Niles and AMG Technologies of Howell.