*Information in this post was submitted by Nancy Walton, State Librarian, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
The Minnesota Department of Education and St. Olaf College invite educators, out-of-school time professionals, and all other interested community members to the 2013 It’s About Time! Innovative Learning Time Conference. This conference will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, at St. Olaf College Buntrock Commons. The conference aims to help communities collaborate to create richer, more effective learning environments both inside the school day and through out-of-school and summer learning opportunities. Keynote presentations will include:
- Dr. Rose Chu, Interim Dean, School of Urban Education, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, on more, deeper learning during the school day;
- Bob Seidel, Senior Policy Director of the National Summer Learning Association, on stronger, connected learning during out-of-school time;
- Dr. Eric Jolly, President of the Science Museum of Minnesota, on whatever it takes to close learning gaps; and
- Father Tim Manatt, S.J., President of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Minneapolis, on innovation in college and career partnerships from high school through college graduation.
Breakout sessions and small group discussions will provide participants the opportunity to focus on their particular interests in greater depth.
Registration and payment deadline is Friday, June 14. Cost is $45. Register online at: http://wp.stolaf.edu/conferences/
Please contact Cindy S. Jackson cindy.s.jackson@state.mn.us with your questions.
