Every quarter, the Renaissance Group, consisting of Presidents, Vice Presidents and Deans of Education, map out the role their institutions will play in preparing teachers for the future. The summer meeting took place at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. People often blame the educational system for many of the problems plaguing today's children. Even though all segments of society share the responsibility for these children, most of the responsibility falls upon the schools. Society's reliance on schools to properly educate our children is occurring in a period of unprecedented social, scientific and technological change.
Urbanization continues at a rapid rate.
Cultural pluralism increases. Family stability decreases. Knowledge doubles every three years. Technology changes lives daily. This is the environment in which schools attempt to prepare the citizens of tomorrow.