FRIDAY FOLDER 11/20/09: A roundup of regional school news

Register for Educating Children of Color summit
The deadline is fast approaching to register for the Educating Children of Color summit, which takes place 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Colorado College. The event brings together organizations, professionals and community members to discuss minority student achievement. The cost is $25 for professionals by the Dec. 4 early registration deadline, and $40 after. It’s free to students and parents who attend with their child. The event is sponsored by the Minority Overrepresentation committee of the 4th Judicial District and other community organizations. For more information, go to http://www.educatingchildrenofcolor.org/.

Catch a musical
Two high school musicals will be performed this weekend in Colorado Springs School District 11. “Willy Wonka the Musical” will be on stage at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Coronado High School, 1590 West Fillmore. There also is a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will be performed at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Wasson High School, 2115 Afton Way.  Tickets are $5 for students and $6 for adults.

­— SUE MCMILLIN, The Gazette