On
September 1, 2005, staff members of Eugene School District 4J met
for the annual back to school gathering. This year was unique in that
all speakers stressed the same focus - we must educate all students
to successful achievement. Beth Gerot, Eugene School District 4J Chair,
shared the values and goals of the Board in this light. Leaders from
the teaching and support staffs as well as administrative staff pledged
their efforts to this end. Superintendent George Russell re-affirmed
his commitment. Then Dr. Robert Barr, retired Dean of the OSU College
of Education, spoke compellingly of the effects of inadequate education
upon our students and our nation, stating that education has now become
the ultimate civil right for all.
Click here to
see the Register-Guard story by Susan Palmer, "Teachers
get a pep talk on reaching out," September 2, 2005.
Click here to
see the Power
Point version of Dr. Barr's presentation.
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Beth
Gerot, School Board Chair.
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Superintendent
George Russell |
Paul Duchin,
OEA & EEA |
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From
his first slide, Dr. Barr's presentation focused on the demands
placed on today's schools in educating all students.
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Dr. Robert
Barr |
Dr.
Barr pointed out that doing hard physical work is no longer
adequate for success in today's world .
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Entertainment
from the Sheldon High School Band reminds us that it's all
about our kids.
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Eugene School District 4J