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What do you think about the future?

What impact will decisions adults are making now have on the life you hope to live?

Join an online forum exploring this topic, starting the week of 3/2, and continuing once a week for 4 weeks.The sessions will last 2 hours. Your hosts are Lisa Cooley and Brenden Heidenreich, along with guest speakers.

There may be more full-group or smaller sessions scheduled if there is interest.


To register for this online forum, please fill out the form, or email Brendan@catalystlearning.net or Lisa@catalystlearning.net

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fK--WCp...4/viewform
Dialogue On Education ... where students and adults meet to hash out issues related to school.
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