The New School at 90: What Would Founder John Dewey Do? October 19, 2009

The New School hosts Peter M. Rutkoff, Professor of American Studies at Kenyon College, to deliver a lecture commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the founding of The New School. Professor Rutkoff co-wrote New School: A History of The New School for Social Research, the only publication to deal with the university's storied history in depth. In light of current debates on the challenges posed by urban schooling, pedagogy, and philosophy he will reexamine the influence of The New School in progressive education. Can the teachings of John Dewey (on the 150th anniversary year of his birthday) continue to serve as a guide to the direction of progressive education? 90th Anniversary celebrations will continue with a week-long exhibition, "By Any Name," examining the history of The New School and the importance of institutional memory.

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