Join the Long Island, New York, Discussion on How to Reclaim Real Education <http://dianeravitch.net/2014/08/02/education-discussion-at-dowling-college/> By dianeravitch <http://dianeravitch.net/author/dianerav/> August 2, 2014 <http://dianeravitch.net/2014/08/02/education-discussion-at-dowling-college/> // 2 <http://dianeravitch.net/2014/08/02/education-discussion-at-dowling-college/#comments> Long Island, New York, is home to the state’s biggest concentration of parents and educators who are in search of a better alternative to the state’s obsession with high-stakes testing. It is also home to a vigorous opt-out movement. This event promises to be a first-rate evening of discussion about where we go from here to improve our schools and find a better philosophy than test-and-punish. BUILDING PROFESSIONAL CAPITAL SUMMER INSTITUTEDEVELOPING AN ALTERNATIVE PATH FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTJoin community members and fellow educators in exploring theBusiness Capital vs. Professional Capital Models of Education In this latest and most important collaboration, renowned educators Andy Hargreaves and Michael Fullan set out a groundbreaking new agenda to transform the future of teaching and public education. Ideas-driven, evidence-based, and strategically powerful, Professional Capitalcombats the tired arguments and stereotypes of teachers and teaching It includes action guidelines for classroom teachers, administrators, schools and districts, and state and federal leaders. This is a book that no one connected with schools can afford to ignore. August 21st,20148:30am-3:00pmFirst 10 DISTRICT TEAMS to register receive a free copy of the book!HOSTED BY DOWLING COLLEGE 150 Idle Hour Blvd, Oakdale, NY 11769Registration Fee $25 DISTRICT TEAMS consisting of 4-6 participants-BOE members, teachers, administrators, union and PTA representatives are encouraged to attend. First 10 teams to register receive a free copy of the book in advance of the event. All others, register by August 15th to receive a 40% discount on the book. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, GO TO: http://bit.ly/1n3wCVE OR CONTACT DAVID GAMBERG AT (631) 765-5409 EXT. 304 or at Dgamberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROVIDED