What is the real state of K-12 education in Detroit today? Does the education that our young people have access to prepare them for the futures they want for themselves? What role does education play in the economic vitality of our communities?

These and other questions will be explored in a small, interactive lunch-time conversation, Detroit Dialogue: Education, presented by Wayne State University's Detroit Orientation Institute.

The event's 15 participants are invited to actively engage in the discussion, where they will be joined by special guests Sharlonda Buckman (Detroit Parent Network), Chastity Pratt Dawsey (Bridge Magazine) and Armen Hratchian (Excellent Schools Detroit). The conversation will be facilitated by Graig Donnelly, director of Wayne State's Detroit Revitalization Fellows program.

Event:          Detroit Dialogue: Education (presented by Detroit Orientation Institute)

Date:            Wednesday, Feb. 4

Time:           Noon-2 p.m. (lunch included)

Location:     Traffic Jam & Snug, 511 W. Canfield, Detroit 48201

Cost:            $25

RSVP:          http://bit.ly/1xqv6O8

The Detroit Orientation Institute engages business, community, media, nonprofit, political, civic and student leaders in immersive events that illuminate Detroit and foster connections. Participants visit the city's neighborhoods and key institutions, interacting with change-makers as they dig deep into the region's history and current landscape. Groups are small and participatory, with long-time leaders and newcomers together exploring contemporary issues and opportunities. For more information, visit doi.wayne.edu.