Dr. Fraser will present pilot data suggesting that the combination of these programs enhances children's social competence, strengthens peer relationships, promotes positive classroom behaviors, and reduces relationally aggressive behavior. Preliminary Findings from the Strong Families and Making Choices Programs. Please feel free to bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be served. His argument is that in the same way reading literacy became prerequisite to full participation in society in the 19th century, mathematical literacy is the key to participation in the evolving information society of the 21st century.
People lacking quantitative skills are the sharecroppers of the future.
Bob will be accompanied by members of the Young People's Project. YPP is a group of predominately African American and Latino students who have united around the notion that young people of color can and should embrace the study of mathematics. This is a very impressive group of young people and it is hoped that some of our youngsters here in Durham and surrounding areas can be exposed to them. This will be an interesting evening for anyone interested in social justice, education, and youth development. Please come and, above all, please encourage young people, fifth graders through high school students, to come.