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2009 ConferenceJune 23, 2009 |
Northwest High School 13501 Richter Farm Road Germantown, Maryland 20874 |
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Challenging 21st Century Learners —Connecting Classrooms |
 Keynote Ronald Ferguson Economist, Author Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy Harvard Kennedy School read more... |
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The Fifth Annual Partners for Rigor through Relevancy Conference will bring together school and community leaders with a stake in shaping the future of secondary education. This conference is planned for educators who are seeking strategies to challenge 21st Century learners and connect classroom instruction to our global community. Join your colleagues to share the most current knowledge, research, expertise, and best practices to inspire student success and community collaboration. Conference Strands: Nationally-renowned featured presenters and a wide variety of powerful breakout sessions will be offered within five conference strands.
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Who Should Attend
- District Administrators
- High School Leadership Teams
- Middle School Leadership Teams
- Elementary School Administrators
- Educational Partners: Parents, Postsecondary Education, Business, Community Organizations
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Garfield Gini-Newman Senior Trainer The Critical Thinking Consortium Professor, University of Toronto, Canada read more |
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Michael Martirano Superintendent St. Mary's County Public Schools read more
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Fern Hernberg Senior Talent Manager Deloitte read more |
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Kim Oliver 2006 National Teacher of the Year read more |
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William Thomas 2009 Maryland Teacher of the Year read more |
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John McCarthy State's Attorney Montgomery County read more |
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Candace Kattar Executive Director Identity, Inc. read more |
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Andrew (Dru) Ryan, Coordinator, Center for Teaching and Learning, Montgomery College |
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Robyn Jackson, Author and President/Founder, Mindsteps read more |
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Danneal Jones Dean of Enrollment Dillard University |