The Conversation Sponsors Public Forum on Charter School Initiative 1240

The Conversation Tacoma would like to invite you to engage in a discussion regarding Charter Schools Initiative 1240. This is an opportunity for the community to engage in a discussion on one of the most important issues affecting our children’s education today.

Date: Wednesday, October 24th
Time:   6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

One of the initiatives on the ballot for Washington voters for November 6, 2012 is Initiative Measure No. 1240. This initiative concerns creation of of a public charter school system. This measure would authorize up to forty public-funded charter schools open to all students, operated through approved, nonreligious, nonprofit organizations, with government oversight; and modify certain laws applicable to them as public schools. 

The event is organized as a Forum which consists of a panel comprised of three opponents and three proponents of I-1240 with opportunity for community questions after the panelists’ presentations. Dr. Dexter Gordon, Professor, University of Puget Sound, is the moderator

Supporting Panelists:
Three representatives from Yes on I-1240 Campaign (names forthcoming)

Opposing Panelists:
Eve Bowen
The Conversation Tacoma
Race & Pedagogy Initiative Community Partner

Patricia Albert
The Conversation Tacoma
Race & Pedagogy Initiative Community Partner

Jennifer Boutell
Field Director
People for Our Public Schools

Location: University of Puget Sound
Kilworth Memorial Chapel
1500 North Warner Street
(North 18th & Warner Street)

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We look forward to your participation.