"In 2005, fewer than 20% of America's 12th-graders reached proficiency in math and science."
WHAT CAN DONORS DO?
Join us and the nation’s most thoughtful education experts, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists for a day-long conference to explore how donors can dramatically raise math and science achievement in America.
K-12 Education Event for Donors:
Boosting Math & Science Education in America
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, Illinois
8:00 am – 3:45 pm
Co-sponsored with Donors Forum
Register Today:
Online: Click here
Phone: 202.822.8333
Agenda:
8:00am – 8:45 am
Breakfast Table Discussions: TBA
9:00 am – 9:30 am
A Conversation with Dr. Leon Lederman: Can We Educate for the 21st Century?
Leon M. Lederman, Nobel Laureate, Physics
Max McGee, president, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (moderator)
Introduction by John Nichols, vice chairman, The Marmon Group
9:30 am – 10:30 am
How Chicago Can Dramatically Boost Math & Science Achievement
Arne Duncan, CEO, Chicago Public Schools
William Schmidt, university distinguished professor, Michigan State University
Eileen Sweeney, director, Motorola Foundation
Ellen Alberding, president, The Joyce Foundation (moderator)
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 12:10 pm
Concurrent Breakouts
Tackling the Human Capital Challenge
Timothy Knowles, director, Center for Urban School Improvement
David Malbin, partner, The New Teacher Project
Michael Milkie, superintendent and COO, Noble Network of Charter Schools
Terry Mazany, president and CEO, The Chicago Community Trust (moderator)
Rigorous & Relevant: Curriculum for the 21st Century
Ernest Cockrell, president, Cockrell Foundation
Mark Schroll, program coordinator, Kern Family Foundation
Michael Petrilli, vice president for National Programs and Policy, Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
Jan Morrison, executive director, TIES (moderator)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch Plenary: From Lighting Pilots to Fueling a System: How Donors Can Scale Excellence in STEM Education
Thomas Luce, CEO, National Math and Science Initiative
Introduction by Walter E. Massey, president-emeritus, Morehouse College
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
STEM Education & the Future of Learning
Nichole Pinkard, director of design and research, Center for Urban School Improvement
Aaron Walsh, director, Immersive Education Initiative
Dennis Cheek, vice president for education, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (discussant)
Constance Yowell, director of education , John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (moderator)
Optional Site Visit:
Join us on Wednesday, May 14 for a tour of Chicago's most outstanding math & science schools, including the internationally-recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, an advanced, residential college preparatory program; Young Women’s Leadership Charter School, Chicago’s only all-girls public school focused on math, science and technology; and University of Chicago's Charter School’s Digital Youth Network after-school program. Discussion topics include: How Philanthropists Can Serve America's Whiz Kids, Investing Our Girls in Math & Science Education, and Serious Gaming: How Technology Can Boost Urban Youth Achievement. To view May 14 agenda: click here.
Questions:
For more information about May 14 site visits or the May 15 conference, please contact Rebecca Stewart at 202.822.8333 or rstewart@PhilanthropyRoundtable.org.
Hotel Reservations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the The Ritz-Carlton for Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14. Mention The Philanthropy Roundtable to receive the special rate. Rooms must be reserved by Friday, April 18.
The Ritz-Carlton
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-1000
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
Click here for more accommodation and logistical information
* This solicitation-free event is for qualified donors. Grant-receiving organizations may not participate. Qualified donors include individual donors, private foundation trustees and staff and corporate giving officers who make at least $100,000 in charitable donations a year. There is no fee to attend.
