CONFERENCE: Education and the State of our Future: Critical issues facing our children @Georgetown University

Rumi Forum Social Issues Conference Series 2014

Education and the State of our Future: Critical issues facing our children

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DATE:

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

TIME:
10:00 – 15:45

VENUE:
Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
37th and O St., N.W.
, Washington, DC 20007


SYNOPSIS: This conference aims to highlight critical social, pedagogical and civic issues as they relate to the pre-K to 12 U.S. educational systems in the 21st century. Early education and K-12 areas in America will be discussed, in light of causes, effects and, in particular, solutions, at a local and national level.

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PROGRAM
10.00 - 10.15 - Welcoming and Opening/Keynote Remarks
10.15 - 11.45 - Panel 1:  Addressing Some of the Basic Challenges of the U.S. Education System
11.45 - 12.00 - Coffee Break
12.00 - 13.30 - Panel 2:  Education Reform Efforts and the Path to Educational Success
13.30 - 14.15 - Lunch Break
14.15 - 15.45 - Panel 3: School Environment & Teacher Training and Effectiveness

Moderators and Panelists
Panel 1: Addressing the Basic Challenges of U.S. Education System
Melissa Foy (Moderator) – Executive Director, Georgetown Scholarship Program, Georgetown University
Elizabeth Schultz – Springfield District Representative, Fairfax County School Board
Patrick Murphy – Superintendent, Arlington Public Schools
William Brozo – Professor, Graduate School of Education, George Mason University
Rosa Aronson – Executive Director, TESOL International Association

Panel 2: Education Reform Efforts and the Path to Educational Success
Michael McShane (Moderator) – Education Policy Studies Fellow, American Enterprises Institute
Lindsay Torrico – Director of Policy and Advocacy, United Way Worldwide
Kara Kerwin – President, The Center for Education Reform
Mary Ann Stinson – Principal, Truesdell Education Campus, DC Public Schools
Tom Gage – Professor Emeritus, Humboldt State University

Panel 3: School Environment & Teacher Training and Effectiveness
Eileen Kugler (Moderator) – Executive Editor, Embrace Diverse Schools
Sharon Robinson – President and CEO, The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Julia Gelatt – Research Associate, Urban Institute
Agnes Cave – Associate Professor of Education, The Catholic University of America
Harold Barber – Principal, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School, Baltimore City Public Schools, MD

Biographies
Abstracts
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CONFERENCE CONTACT:
Mehmet Saracoglu, Ph.D.
Director for Government, Media and Community Affairs

Rumi Forum
1150 17th St. NW #408 Washington, D.C. 20036
TEL: (202) 429-1690 EMAIL:  mehmets@rumiforum.org
WEBSITE: www.rumiforum.org BLOG: rumiforum.blogspot.com

SOURCE:  http://www.rumiforum.org/upcoming-events/conference-education-and-the-state-of-our-future-critical-issues-facing-our-children.html

Currently Available Job Opportunities at Rumi Forum

Internship Program

We are always considering applications for our internship program (dates are flexible and negotiable)

Eligibility: All undergraduate and master’s-level students and J.D. and Ph.D. candidates as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Application Process: In order to apply for a Rumi Forum Internship, please fill out this application form. You may send any supporting documents such as CVs, resumes etc to internships@rumiforum.org . Please note that you need to fill out theapplication form first before sending any documents.

Available Internship Positions
Project Internship
Multimedia Internship
Web Design Internship
Public Relations Internship



Project Internships

The responsibility of the interns of these centers will be about general projects of Rumi Forum including organization of luncheon and ambassador speaking series, conferences, seminars, trips to Turkey and social responsibility projects.

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Communications, or other related fields in the social sciences and arts.

Duties may include the following:
Reaching prominent government, corporate and media officials, opinion-makers, academics, diplomats, clergy and other civic leaders
Making invitee lists, preparing and sending hard copy and email invitations
Maintaining contacts database
Checking the venue ready for the Forum and working with catering
Working with Photographer and Cameraman
Having interviews
Editing speeches and interviews, preparing news updates for the website working with the webmaster
Following events in Washington DC related to the field of Rumi Forum
Ability to prepare press releases and contact with media is preferred



Multimedia Internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences, Arts, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Communications, or other related fields in the social sciences.

Duties may include:

Working directly with the Multimedia Coordinator
Assist in the creation of interactive projects
Assist in the creation of training, marketing and corporate videos
Develop PowerPoint presentations and prepare supporting content
Monitor CD duplication, tape digitization, materials management and archiving
Having some demonstrated skills in the area of design, writing, or programming, as well as some understanding of the production process.
Having generally at least one of those intermediate skills in:
Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic knowledge of video production and nonlinear editing
Keen eye for detail and design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate a camera and edit the video footage



Web-design internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences or other related fields in sciences.

Duties may include:

The primary responsibility of the design intern is to assist with web design projects.
We are looking for a talented self-starter with excellent multi-tasking skills, knowledge of HTML/CSS, and Wordpress. Knowledge of Joomla is preferred.
Develop the look, feel and performance of the site
Assist in the development & concept of the site.
Optimize, edit and upload images for web use
Content collection and input
Maintenance & Support Requests
An eye toward detail, flexibility and usability
Excellent creative / aesthetic / artistic judgment
Understanding of graphic optimization and browser limitations
Knowledge of Web usability and navigation standards
Comfortable with Javascript
PHP knowledge or the desire to learn.
Flexible, responsible, and ready to grow
Knowledge of HTML and CSS



Public Relations Internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology or other fields in the social sciences.

Duties may include:
Writing, editing and distributing a wide variety of PR materials, including press releases, media alerts, calendar listings and pitch letters
Designing, assembling and distributing press kits
Creating, updating and maintaining specific media lists
Participating in creative brainstorming sessions
Delivering pitch materials to press members
Monitoring media coverage for clients and helping with monthly status reports
Administrative duties associated with PR account management, as needed
Public Relations or related field of study is an asset for the candidate.

send questions to: info[at]rumiforum.org

SOURCE:  http://www.rumiforum.org/about/employment-internship.html

TELEVISION: Rumi Forum broadcasting on 4 TV Stations

Rumi Forum has added Montgomery TV to its list of channels that it broadcasts on:

DC TV:
Comcast 95, RCN 10, Verizon10
schedule here

Arlington TV:
Comcast 69, Verizon 38

Fairfax TV:
Cox 30, Verizon 30

Montgomery TV:
 Verizon 19, 21, Cox 19, 21, RCN 19, 21