Pacific Research Institute
How Students Can Overcome Learning Disabilities Through Science and School Choice
Location
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- Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:00 a.m.
Description
The new Pacific Research Institute book A Kite in a Hurricane No More profiles the challenges and ultimate triumph of Mia Giordano, a young woman with serious learning disabilities that conventional schools could not help and who is the co-author of the book along with PRI’s Lance Izumi. It was the ability of Mia’s parents to choose a nonconventional educational option that resulted in her life-changing metamorphosis. As we observe National School Choice Week in 2021, join us for a special webinar with Lance Izumi, senior director of PRI’s Center for Education in conversation with Mia and her mom, Christine Zanello. Hear their first-hand account of Mia’s journey from being trapped in a cocoon of limitations to being poised for greatness. Learn what policy changes would ensure every American child has the same choices that Mia has had. Also joining the conversation will be Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, the founder of the noted Arrowsmith learning program that ultimately helped Mia succeed.
Speakers
Mia Giordano
Senior - High School
Design Tech High School
Christine Zanello
Member - Board of Regents
Santa Clara University
Lance Izumi
Senior Director - Center for Education
Pacific Research Institute