WSHU is thrilled to have NPR's Eric Westervelt join us in Connecticut and on Long Island for fascinating discussions on the state of education today.
A "Join the Conversation" Event
Education today: How technology is - and isn't - disrupting traditional pedagogy
Join us...and come prepared with your own questions!
Event details for Connecticut
Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 pm
The Study at Yale Hotel
1157 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. Cash preferred. Doors open at 7 pm.
Eric’s talk will be moderated by Tom Kuser, WSHU’s program director and Morning Edition host.
Eric's appearance in Connecticut is generously sponsored by Pearce Real Estate.
Event Details for Long Island
Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 pm
Harbor Country Day School
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
Eric’s talk will be moderated by Terry Sheridan, bureau chief of the WSHU Long Island News Bureau.
About Eric Westervelt...An award-winning correspondent with a decade of experience at NPR's international desk, Eric Westervelt has covered American education as an education correspondent since 2013. In this role, he covers the news, issues, and trends in classrooms across the country, from pre-K to higher education.
And there's a lot to cover.
A few of his recent stories include:
- Screen Time Reality Check — For Kids And Parents
- Students: Colleges Are Tracking You Online. It Can Help You Graduate
- Trump's Pick For Education: A Free Market Approach To School Choice
Each event will feature a moderated talk and audience Q & A.