October Events:

Friday and Saturday, October 10 - 11th, 2003 - Maple River Education Coalition Annual Fall Conference

"A Nation at Risk"
Put us on your calendar. Watch for details.
October 10th and 11th
Minneapolis

Speakers to include Michael S. Coffman, Ph.D, author ("Saviors of the Earth"), nationally recognized speaker, and authority on environmental and educational issues,.

Congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado, former member of the House Education and Workforce Committee (unconfirmed, but likely).

When Senator Steve Kelley refused to include the Declaration of Independence as a required foundation of Minnesota's new academic standards, when he stated on the floor of the Senate that the Declaration of Independence had "no legal standing," he was reflecting the new education philosophy.

We will tackle the worldview of the education system, the direction that the massive education restructuring is taking our country -- the shift to careers training, the undermining of truth and patriotism. How does this worldview impact our state, our communities, our schools and our nation?

     Wednesday October 1st: Public Hearings on Academic Standards in Hibbing: Lincoln Middle School, 1114 East 23rd Street Location:  Auditorium  Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.    

     Thursday October 2nd: Public Hearings on Academic Standards in Bemidji: Senior High School, 2340 Northdale Blvd. Location:  Lumberjack Room  Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.    

     Thursday October 9th: Public Hearings on Academic Standards in Coon Rapids: Senior High School, 2900 Division Street West  Location:  Auditorium  Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   

     Monday October 13th: Public Hearings on Academic Standards in Apple Valley: School of Environmental Studies, 12155 Johnny Cake Road  Location:  Commons Area  Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   

     Monday October 20th: Public Hearings on Academic Standards in Forest Lake: Senior High, 6101 Scandia Trail North  Location:  Auditorium  Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   

     Tuesday October 21st: Public Hearings on Academic Standards in Stewartville: Senior High, 500 4th Street S.W.  Location:  Auditorium  Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.   

     Wednesday October 22nd: Public Hearings on Academic Standards in Albert Lea: Senior High, 2000 Tiger Lane  Location:  Auditorium  Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  

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