Public Education:

What’s New? What’s Myth? What’s True?

Think the media might not be giving us the whole truth about education?  Our distinguished panel will explode commonly accepted myths and share surprising facts.  Learn what you can do to help.

Speakers: JEAN-MARIE HOUSTON, Director of the Early Learning Support Services of the San Mateo County Office of Education and inductee into the San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame. JENNIFER BESTOR, Research Director for Educate Our State, a parent-led grassroots organization that advocates for public education.  MELINDA DART, President of the Executive Board of the San Mateo County Central Labor Council and a public school teacher for 30 years.

Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 pm

Woodside Road United Methodist Church

2000 Woodside Rd., Redwood City

Free – Wheelchair accessible – Refreshments