Evening with Bassett promises to be thought-provoking, engaging

Did you know that China will soon be the number one English speaking country in the world? Preparing our children for a future of changes known and unknown necessitates that we reexamine the skills and values we teach them. Hawken parents, graduates, faculty and staff are invited to attend a special evening on April 24 as Pat Bassett presents \"The Right-Brained Future: Creating 21st Century Schools.\" Following Mr. Bassett, Head of School Scott Looney will preview Hawken`s strategic plan by outlining preliminary goals from that all-important initiative. Patrick F. Bassett is president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), a member organization for more than 1,200 independent schools and associations of schools in the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of numerous commentaries in Education Week such as \"Why Good Schools Are Countercultural.\" He has also contributed chapters and served as co-editor for Looking Ahead: Independent School Issues and Answers (Avocus Books 2004). Mr. Bassett, a sought-after and engaging speaker. Following Mr. Bassett`s presentation, Head of School Scott Looney will speak about Hawken`s Year of Discovery and how the findings of numerous studies are shaping Hawken`s Strategic Plan. Be sure to make plans to attend this important event. April 24, 2007 7:00 p.m. Kennedy Auditorium Gates Mills Campus For questions, call 440-423-2951.