Discussing School Reform and Educational Inequity at Quality of Life Lecture Series
2.16.18
Baton Rouge, LA – The School of Education within the College of Human Sciences & Education is presenting two opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the public to educate themselves in school reform and educational inequity.
On March 6 at 6:00 p.m. the School of Education will screen the innovative documentary Passion to Teach in 225 Peabody Hall on LSU's campus. This screening will be followed by expert commentary from educational leaders, Dr. Kristen Antoine-Morse, Ms. Robin Atwood, Dr. Herman Brister, and Dr. Tynisha Meidl, with the discussion will be curated by local news personality Mr. Jim Engster.
On March 15 at 5 p.m. in 225 Peabody Hall join us as we screen Night School, a groundbreaking film that follows three very different students for a year, in their pursuit to earn high school diplomas. This screening will be followed by commentary from the film’s director, Emmy award-winning Andrew Cohn
The Quality of Life Lecture Series is sponsored by the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, which is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, the School of Library & Information Science, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory School. The series offers each of school the opportunity to welcome experts from different cultures and disciplines to speak to the Baton Rouge community about complex education, health, information, and human issues facing our society. The Quality of Life Lecture Series serves to challenge minds and reimagine the status quo. All sessions of the Quality of Life Lecture Series are free and open to public. For more information about the quality of Life Lecture Series, visit lsu.edu/qualityoflife.
About SOE
The LSU School of Education (SOE) offers graduate and undergraduate programs in Curriculum
and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Research, and Counseling, including two
completely online master’s programs. SOE offers a range of professional and academic
degree programs that focus on preparing students for careers in education, research,
policy formation and implementation, as well as program oversight. The School’s mission
is to prepare P-12 educational professionals to be leaders, practitioners, and scholars
knowledgeable in contemporary educational issues. SOE is part of the College of Human
Sciences & Education.
Visit the School of Education at lsu.edu/chse/education.
About CHSE
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division
of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education,
the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development,
the School of Library & Information Science, the School of Social Work, and the University
Laboratory School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs, 18
graduate programs, and 7 online graduate degree and/or certificate programs, enrolling
more than 1,900 undergraduate and 1,120 graduate students. The College is committed
to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and is committed
to improving quality of life across the lifespan.
Visit the College of Human Sciences & Education at lsu.edu/chse.