PSU+Student+Summit

Event information submitted by  Philadelphia Student Union 5011 Baltimore Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-471-5970 [|www.phillystudentunion.org]   PSU launches Student Summit 2008 The Student Summit will bring together 200 students from high schools across the city for a day of free educational workshops and discussions, aimed at engaging students in building a vision for public education in Philadelphia. Workshops and caucuses will address building student leadership, improving school climate, addressing root causes of the drop out rate, and fostering deeper student and parent involvement in high school reform. Thursday, October 30, 2008 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.   Rodeph Shalom Synagogue, 615 North Broad St. (Broad and Green) Lunch is provided. Followed by youth open-mic. The Student Summit is being presented by the Philadelphia Student Union, in collaboration with Citywide Student Government and with the support of the School District of Philadelphia. This is an optimal time to foster student involvement through a Student Summit, given the new leadership in the School District and ongoing challenges faced by our schools. What can I do to support the Student Summit? 1. Become a co-sponsor. As an organization or individual your $50 contribution will make you a co-sponsor of the event and you will be recognized in the program. 2. Spread the word to young people, teachers, and other networks. If you know of a Philadelphia public school student who you think should attend, (especially from neighborhood high schools) get them connected with the Philadelphia Student Union. Attached is a one-page summary of