A New American Dialogue: Opening Event with Panel Discussion Centered on K-12 Education

Event Overview

The purpose of this dialogue, as conducted by the panel, is to identify major national issues that relate to the subject of the dialogue – then to identify structural aspects of the subject area that have contributed to problems in that area and what structural changes (national and local) should be considered to respond to those challenges.

This is NOT a soapbox to discuss local issues.

This is NOT a political debate, nor a philosophical or social one.  Those opportunities are widely available elsewhere.

What we request are serious people discussing in earnest how we as a people can help this country be all it can be for all of its citizens.

While it is not required, we recommend that everyone devote some attention to the topic Source Book prior to the discussion. This will serve as a template for the discussion. The Source Book for this particular session can be accessed at:

Audience members are asked to submit questions in the lead-up to the event, providing the moderator some control over discussion and time.