The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is sponsoring
an Education Update with Superintendents from D41, D89, and D87 on Thursday,
February 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane St., Downtown
Glen Ellyn.
The
three superintendents will provide information on what is happening in their
school districts. Dr. Perdue from District 89 will talk about the Common
Core and what it will mean to our students and districts. Dr. Gordon from
District 41 will talk about STEAM education (science, technology, engineering,
art and math). Dr. Larson from District 87 will talk about replacing
some textbooks with computer tablets for the incoming freshman class. Dr.
Larson will be given time to address and answer questions about D87’s
referendum, which will appear on the March 18 ballot.
The League of Women Voters
of Glen Ellyn, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and
active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major
public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and
advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. For
more information about the League of Women Voters, please visit www.lwvge.org or contact LWVGE President Jayne Boeckelman at (217)
740-5038 or email jboeckelman@gmail.com.
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