Teaching Civility in Uncivil Times: A Parent's Role

From Kanye to Congress, the notion of civility seems to be getting a ton of attention in the national spotlight and for some reason gets a little lost in translation these days.

Next week, renowned speaker Dr. Adolph Brown will spend some time with the District's middle school students in a special presentation entitled "Character Counts."

Dr. Brown (pictured at right with Asst. Supt. of Communications, Terry Morawski) will address themes of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and civility for the middle school students.

On Tuesday, October 6, he will provide an opportunity for parents to listen to what they can do to help in a program entitled, "Teaching Civility in Uncivil Times: A Parent's Role."

We invite the MISD community to attend this special presentation at the Willie Pigg Auditorium.

Schedule for Middle School Assemblies
October 5-7, 2009

Monday, October 5
9:30 - 11:00 AM Coble MS
1:30 - 3:00 PM Howard MS

Tuesday, October 6
9:30 - 11:00 AM, Wester MS
1:30 - 3:00 PM, Jones MS

PARENT MEETING
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Willie Pigg Auditorium

Wednesday, October 7
9:30 - 11:00 AM, Worley MS
1:30 - 3:00 PM, Jobe MS

We want to know what you think. What do you think parents (and perhaps the greater community) can do to help foster civility? Do you think this is even a problem? The comments are yours.

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MISD has invited Dr. Adolph Brown to provide presentations and speeches for a few years for staff, high school, and middle school students.