Professor to address ‘The Shifting Landscape of U.S. Education’ at event in Solana Beach

The landscape of education is constantly shifting as new priorities, policies, and programs are developed. What role does research play in this process? Understanding the connection between research and practice in education is of critical importance, according to a news release. All are invited to come hear a talk by Amanda Datnow, professor and Chancellor’s Associates Endowed Chair in the Department of Education Studies at the University of California, San Diego.

Her talk will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at the La Colonia Community Center and is presented by Solana Beach Community Connections. La Colonia is located at 715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach.

In a discussion format with Peter Gourevich, Datnow will consider current research and trends in the field of education today. She will address what’s changing and what people might expect to see in the future.

Datnow’s research focuses on K-12 educational reform and policy. Datnow’s work has been widely published in leading journals, and she is the author of eight books. She is deeply committed to impacting policy and practice and works with a variety of local, national, and international organizations to realize this goal, the  news release stated. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Education, and a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association.

This talk is part of Solana Beach Community Connections’ monthly lecture/speaker series on current events and issues pertinent to mature adults in Solana Beach. Check SBCC’s  website at www.solanabeachcc.org for upcoming events and resources designed to assist the community.