The Symposium on Civic and History Education presents the keynote address “Educating Our Nation: Public Schools and Our Democracy, Past, Present, and Future” with Dr. Johann Neem on Thursday, August 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Skaggs Lecture Hall in the Boise State Micron Business and Economics Building.
Topic
Educating our Nation: Public Schools and Our Democracy, Past, Present, and Future
by Dr. Johann Neem
Description
Using his personal story as an immigrant attending America’s public schools and extensive research, Dr. Neem explores the original purposes of public education in forging a nation and asks us to step back, take stock, and understand public schools past and present so we can improve their future. Dr. Neem is a professor of American History at Western Washington University and editor of the Journal of the Early Republic. His research focuses on the history of American democracy, with particular interest in institutions that foster active and capable democratic citizens.
Dr. Neem is a Professor of American History at Western Washington University and editor of the Journal of the Early Republic. His research focuses on the history of American democracy, with particular interest in institutions that foster active and capable democratic citizens.
Cost and Parking
The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in the Brady Street Garage on campus. For more information, download printable event flyer (PDF) or contact Dr. Lisa Brady at lisabrady@boisestate.edu.
Sponsors
Sponsored by The Symposium on Civic and History Education, Idaho Humanities Council, CapEd Credit Union, and Boise State University.