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Prominent Educators Harry and Rosemary Wong to Present a Lecture Based on the Book “The First Days of School,” at William Paterson University on Tuesday, January 11

Harry and Rosemary Wong, prominent teachers and lecturers, discuss common-sense strategies for new teachers during a conference entitled “The First Days of School,” on Tuesday, January 11 from 9 a.m. to noon in Shea Center for Performing Arts on the campus of William Paterson University. Admission is $10.

The conference is based on Harry Wong’s popular book, The First Days of School, and features common-sense, research-based, non-controversial basic information, along with techniques used by effective teachers. The book is considered a primer for teachers nationwide. 

The lecture is sponsored by the University’s five-year $10.8 million grant, Garden State Partnership for Teacher Quality, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. It seeks to improve the academic achievement of kindergarten to high school students in high-need urban schools through the recruitment, preparation, and retention of highly qualified teachers in New Jersey.

 For additional information, contact Christina Scano, executive project coordinator for the grant at 973-720-3785. To purchase tickets, call the Shea Box Office at 973-720-2371 or visit www.wplive.org