Chicago Educator to Talk About Cultural Experiences for Students
Imran Khan
Imran Khan, co-founder and CEO of Embarc, will give a lecture titled "Closing the Experience Gap to Close the Achievement Gap" at noon Friday, March 13, on the University of Arkansas campus.
The lecture is part of the series sponsored by the Department of Education Reform. It starts at noon in Room 343 of the Graduate Education Building, and RSVP is requested for a light lunch. RSVP online by 1 p.m. March 11.
EMBARC Inc. is the nation's only teacher-led organization that achieves student academic success through systematic, long-term social and cultural exposure, according to its website. EMBARC immerses students in exploratory learning by partnering with businesses and cultural institutions throughout the city.
Khan previously taught in Chicago at Harper High School, which he said is known as one of "the most dangerous" schools in the country. His innovative methods for teaching were adopted by other Chicago public schools and the recognition won Khan four consecutive Medal Awards for highest student achievement from the Chicago Office of School Improvement.
Contacts
Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
(479) 575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
Riley DePaola, communications intern
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
rbdepaol@uark.edu
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