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MEDIA CONTACT: Sharon Dickman 585.275.4128
October 17, 2005
Manuel Rivera, Rochester City School District (RCSD) superintendent, will discuss critical issues facing Rochester city schools in "Leading Change in Urban Districts: The Rochester City School District's Strategic Plan" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the University of Rochester. His talk is the first in a series of Urban Teaching and Leadership Forums offered by the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the University.
Rivera will speak in the Great Hall of Rush Rhees Library on the University's River Campus. All sessions are free and open to the public.
Urban Teaching and Leadership (UTL) Forums are designed to provide a space where University, school, and community stakeholders can learn more about urban education and the work and initiatives of the City School District. The Warner School has organized four forums to address issues facing city schools in Rochester and other urban areas. Additional sessions scheduled for the 2005-06 academic year will begin at 6 p.m. in the Gowen Room of Wilson Commons on the River Campus. They are:
Through the UTL program, the Warner School prepares educators to work in high-needs urban schools and classrooms, and to build on research, innovative practice, and the expertise of mentors to help all students reach their potential. The importance of collaboration between these constituents is emphasized in the work of the program, as is the need for educators to engage in social action for the improvement of public education.
To register for any of the forums, contact Janet Moore at (585) 275-9929.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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