The Importance & Significance of American Education

The Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is pleased to host Tom Farquhar, Head of School at Sidwell Friends in Washington, D.C., on April 30 at 7 pm. Mr Farquhar will examine how parents and policy-makers in other countries view the American education system. Having explored various international educational systems used around the world, Mr. Farquhar will speak from his own experiences to demonstrate how great American schools provide students with opportunities for problem-solving and creativity, rather than simply requiring students to memorize pre-digested course content for the purpose of higher test scores. He will underscore the value of experiential learning, and explain how the traditions of American education have established a legacy that has contributed to the dynamism of both social and economic life in the United States. Please RSVP at BarnesvilleSchool.org/speaker.