Commonwealth - New Directions for the Economy - School Reform: The Tools to Rebuild California's Schools

Sep 29, 2026

A club newsletter issue titled “Commonwealth” presents a scheduled program featuring Canadian-American and U.S.-France discussions, including speeches by John Glenn and E. Peter Lougheed. It highlights topics such as developments in Canadian–U.S. relations, the French economy under socialist leadership, and U.S. economic revitalization. The issue also includes a School Reform feature by Bill Honig on California public education priorities, emphasizing homework, discipline, and a core curriculum.

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Commonwealth

New Directions for the Economy

School Reform: The Tools to Rebuild California's Schools

1 # Commonwealth N 0 V E M B E R N 0 V E M B E R 22 Early Evening Reception Early Evening ReceptionCo-Sponsored by the Canadian-American Society PierreSalinger The Honorable E.PeterLougheed Bureau Chief,ABC News,Paris The Honorable Socialist France:Where Is it Goingand What Does itThink of Us? John Glenn Premier of Alberta Current U.S.Senator Democratic Presidential Candidate Developments inCanadian—U.S.Relations # New Directions forthe Economy NOON,MONDAY Grand Ballroom,Sheraton Palace Hotel TUESDAY France under socialist Premier FrancoisMitterrand is a troubled nation.Economicgrowth has slowed,and over the summerthe country experienced civil unrest on ascale not seen since the sixties. 4:30 p.m.,No-Host Cocktails 4:45p.m.,No-Host Cocktails. 5:15 p.m.,Speech Begins 5:30 p.m.,Speech Begins. 6:00 p.m.,Program AdjournsGrand Ballroom,Sberaton Palace Hotel 6:15 p.m.,Program AdjournsCalifornia Room West,St.Francis Hotel France has criticized recent U.S.actionson Grenada.However,the French them-selves suffered tragic losses from terroristattacks in Beirut and have vowed to main-tain their troop commitment in Lebanon. Increasingly,the United States is im-porting natural gas from Canada.How willAmerican dependence on Canadian naturalgas affect relations between our two na-tions?How will our gas imports be affectedby Canada's new National Energy Plan(NEP)? A leading contender for the DemocraticPresidential nomination,John Glenn willgive a major economic policy address beforeThe Commonwealth Club. Senator Glenn is giving top priority toreducing the deficit,but does not believethat Reaganomics can work any better thanthe trickle-down theory of the 1930s.Trou-bled by the country's eroding industrialbase,he encourages a "tripartite commis-sion on economic revitalization”to help in-dustries modernize. Can the Reagan administration reconcileits foreign policy differences with the Mit-terrand government?What is the future ofthe French economy?Mr.Salinger,who hascovered France for ABC News since 1977,has a unique perspective on U.S.—Frenchrelations.He will be a Louise M.DaviesFellow and a visiting scholar at the Univer-sity of San Francisco for the week of No-vember 21 as a part of the USF series onLeadership and the American Presidency. MrLougheed,one of Canada's most re-spected provincial premiers and most prom-inent politicians,will address matters likethis which affect the future of Canadian—American relations.He will also discussCanada's policy toward foreign investment. Before his election to the U.S.Senateeight years ago,he tested jets,was the firstAmerican to orbit the earth,and was a suc-cessful businessman.To many,John Glennis the "All American Hero,"but others callhim a political loner.Find out where hestands on important economic issues thatmay well determine the 1984 election. In 1971,Mr.Lougheed was elected Pre-mier of Alberta in a stunning upset victory.The province had never elected a Progres-sive Conservative government before.Sincethat time,MrLougheed's popularityamongst the voters has increased.Don'tmiss this chance to hear from one of Cana-da's most influencial leaders. Tickets—$2 for members,S4 for guests.See back page for advance ticket information. Tickets—$13 for members,$16 for guests.See back page for advance ticket information. Tickets—$3 per person.See back pagefor advance ticket information. STUDY SECTION SCHEDULE: INSIDE: Reforming California's Schools…… …349-352 November 21—December 12… … …350-351 COMING EVENT: Iran's Role in the Middle East Crisis…………352-354 Dr.Mortimer J.Adler on Education… …BACK PAGE 1984 Commonwealth Club Ballot Results…… …354 ## School Reform:The Tools toRebuildCalifornia'sSchools Bill Honig State Superintendent of PublicInstruction THURSDAYNOVEM BER3 PUBLIC EDUCATION is a high prioritynationally and across California.If we can'tmake our schools work to educate our chil-dren properly

FAQs

What events and speakers are highlighted in the Commonwealth program schedule?

The schedule features an early evening reception and speeches beginning at 5:15 p.m., including remarks by John Glenn and E. Peter Lougheed, along with related discussion topics.

Which issues are addressed in the New Directions for the Economy section?

It covers U.S.-France relations, the French economy under socialist leadership, and the impact of American dependence on Canadian natural gas, alongside economic policy themes tied to the 1984 election.

What is Bill Honig’s main message in School Reform: The Tools to Rebuild California's Schools?

He argues that California must make schools work to educate children properly, fulfill an obligation to transmit core societal values, and support reforms such as homework, discipline, and a core course of study.

Sep 29, 2026

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