Education is an important issue, not only for families with children, but for
the community and its future. “Education Matters” is a roundtable
discussion program devoted exclusively to identifying problems in our schools,
finding solutions, and providing information helpful to both parents and teachers.
“Education Matters” is co-hosted by three individuals with strong backgrounds
in education: Terry Lawler is co-founder of E&L Educational Enterprises,
providing tutoring and education consulting services; Dr. Dwayne
Olsen, a retired member of U-W Parkside’s Teacher Education
Department; and Dr. Steve Brown, a full-time Professor of
Educational Leadership, specializing in Educational Law at Northeastern Illinois University,
former member of the Salem School Board, and also serves as
part-time producer at WGTD.
The program airs each Saturday morning at 10:30. When the show is broadcast
live, listener questions and comments
are taken on the air, giving virtually everyone a voice on “Education
Matters.”
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Terry Lawler
Dwayne Olsen
Steve Brown
Education
Matters Topics:
July 19:Terry Lawler's guests: Jonathan Mooney, author of "The Short Bus: A
Journey Beyond Normal." As a child, Mooney suffered from autism and ADHD.
Mooney's book chronicles a cross-country trip in which he speaks with special
needs children and their parents, and discusses their capacities for functioning
in a "normal" world. Also on today's show, Chuck Wolbers, KUSD's transition/work
experience specialist and Carthage College Education Prof. Roger Bass.
July 26:Steve Brown's guest for this
morning's show is author Deborah Goforth, whose new book, "Scars of
Love, Tears of Hope,"
explores the world of education in a surprising new light by using as a backdrop
the stories of numerous at-risk kids. Debbie
Goforth has been an educator and “keeper of hope” in the Texas school system
since 1980, 27 years. She has taught at every level, but her primary focus has
long been the tumultuous secondary school years. She has also coached girl’s
athletics, taught at the college level along with continuing education for
adults, and been a teacher mentor. "Scars of Love, Tears of
Hope," is Debbie's first
book.
