British Researchers Visit CMU

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British Researchers Visit CMU

February 17, 2010

British Educators visit Schools Chartered by CMU to Study World Class Education

For the fourth year in a row, British educators as part of a British government-sponsored program, are visiting schools chartered by Central Michigan University (CMU) and schools across the world to expand their knowledge on what a ‘world class education' looks like and the various approaches each country takes to educating its children.

"We are proud to welcome back this distinguished team of educators and have the schools we charter open their doors to share their unique approaches to educating children and operating a charter school," said Jim Goenner, executive director, The Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University. "The exchange of ideas and practices also benefits the host schools and demonstrates the promise of charter schools as part of the American educational system."

The schools to be visited include:

• Tuesday, February 17 - Charyl Stockwell Academy (morning) and Woodland Park (afternoon)
• Friday, February 19 - The Midland Academy of Advanced & Creative Studies

The visit is coordinated by CMU's Teacher Education and Professional Development department and will focus on how middle school leaders enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Michigan schools and how this differs from their work in England.

The backgrounds of the British educators span from science to drama and photography to pastoral leaders.

Contact: Penny Davis @ (517) 364-9600