"The Perpetual Crisis in U.S. Education" - a free, public lecture by Stephen Sagarin, Ph.D.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION? Salisbury, CT—On Saturday, April 7, at 4 p.m., well-known educator Dr. Stephen Keith Sagarin will present a talk entitled “The Perpetual Crisis in U.S. Education: Past, Present & Future” at the Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street in Salisbury, CT. This talk is free and open to the public.We all know that our local, regional, and national educational systems are in a state of flux. Decreasing enrollment, burgeoning costs, standardized tests, Common Core, the expanding role of technology, student attitudes and behaviors, budget cuts, and the need for teacher training are just some of the critical issues educators across the country are facing.Dr. Sagarin will discuss these topics and offer solutions and remedies, including the need for new educational models, and the options available. He’ll also show how the history of education in the United States has led to the schools we have today and the serious challenges confronting those who reside in rural areas. How can we make good decisions that will lead to healthy, vibrant educational opportunities for all students?Stephen Sagarin, Ph.D., received his doctorate in U.S. History from Columbia University and his B.A. in Art History and Fine Art from Princeton University. He is Executive Director and Faculty Chair at Berkshire Waldorf High School in Stockbridge, MA, Associate Professor in Waldorf Teacher Education at Sunbridge Institute, and former editor of the Research Bulletin of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education. He has taught at Teachers College, NY, the City University of New York, NY, and Berkshire Community College, MA. His blog is called “What is Education?” Dr. Sagarin’s most recent book is The Story of Waldorf Education in the United States: Past, Present, and Future.Quality education is a concern for everyone, as it impacts not only this generation but future generations. Parents, students, grandparents, residents – anyone with an interest in learning how best to support and prepare our future leaders – please plan to join us at 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT.For more information, please call 413.298.3800.