CSUSB / Baca 2007 Education Summit

The 2007 Education Summit, sponsored by California State University at San Bernardino and Congressman Joe Baca, focussed on the 'No Child Left Behind' program which has come up for review in the U.S. Congress.

The problems with 'No Child Left Behind' were addressed by each speaker, including it's one-size-fits-all approach to educating our youth, the way it excludes important programs such as art and physical education, it's lack of instruction in critical thinking, and the difficulties it poses for minority children, including our Native American youth.

Terra S. Robertson, Pres., and Dolores Stinson, volunteer,  attended for Sacred Indigenous Youth Education Circle. It was an enlightening and informative morning, and we thank Congressman Joe Baca for our invitation.

Welcome & Special Remarks

Albert K. Karnig, Ph.D., President - California State University at San Bernardino

Invocation

Reverend Reginald Beamon, Co-Founder - Mynisha's Circle and Pastors on Premises Program

Presentation of Colors

California State University at San Bernardino ROTC

Flag Salute

Belveder & Parkside Elementary Schools

Patriotic Song "America the Beautiful "

Andrew Crane, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music / Director of Vocal Studies - California State University at San Bernardino

Special Remarks

Herbert R. Fischer, Ph.D., San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Emcee / Introductions

Carlos Cortes, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History - University of California at Riverside

Education Summit Welcome Remarks

Congressman Joe Baca, 43rd Congressional District

Presenters

Adam Chavarria, Executive Director - White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans

Jim Hill (Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year) Director, Administrative Intern Program - California State University at San Bernardino

Barbara Flores, Ph.D., Professor, College of Education / President, National Association of Bilingual Educators

Angela Louque, Ed.D., Professor & Chair, Department of Educational Leadership & Curriculum - California State University at San Bernardino

Jim Rogers, Board of Directors - California Teachers Association

Douglas Mitchell, Ph.D., Professor of Education - University of California at Riverside

Panel Presentation "No Child Left Behind at Work"

Adelanto School District : Chris van Zee, Superintendent * Darin Brawley, Deputy Superintendent * Karen Redfield, Principal, Westside Park Elementary

Fontana Unified School District : Jane Smith, Superintendent * Mark McLaughlin, Principal, Maple Elementary

Question & Answer

(all presenters)

Closing Remarks

Congressman Joe Baca, 43rd Congressional District