Allentown, PA (April 1, 2016) The Allentown School Board of Directors is hosting A Community Conversation on Tuesday, April 19, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Building 21 Allentown High School.
The community is invited to join the Board of Directors and offer input on the District’s strategic planning on equity. The event will offer opportunity for open discussion in a small group format. The moderators who will guide the discussions are: Dr. Yamil Sanchez Rivera, Executive Director of Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley; Dr. George White, Director of the Center for Developing Urban Education at Lehigh University; and Lucretia Brown, Allentown School District’s Equity Coordinator.
This is an opportunity for the residents of Allentown to contribute to the future of the Allentown School District.
Spanish translators will be provided and refreshments will be served. The event is free.
Building 21 Allentown High School is located at 265 Lehigh Street, Allentown.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
Information provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
