PPI Capital Forum Webcast - Progressive Policy Institute

PPI Capital Forum Webcast

May 26, 2010
Steven Chlapecka

Turnaround Schools: Rising to the Challenge

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PPI’s forum examined the challenges facing administrators, students and teachers in bringing about lasting change to low-performing schools.

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Featured panelists:

Michelle Rhee

Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools

The Honorable Jared Polis (D)

U.S. Representative, Colorado

David Cicarella

President, New Haven Federation of Teachers

Justin Cohen

President, The School Turnaround Group, Mass Insight Education

Jordan Meranus

Partner, NewSchools Venture Fund

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