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Turnaround Schools: Rising to the Challenge

  • May 20, 2010
  • Steven Chlapecka

Wednesday, May 26,  11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.

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The United States has fallen behind as the world leader in educating students preparing for college or the workforce. The Obama administration, with the leadership of Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, has made a commitment to improve America’s schools and provide every child with a world-class education. In the recently released education reform “blueprint,” President Obama noted that turning around low-performing schools is essential in providing America’s children with the education they deserve.

Please join PPI for a forum with education leaders and policy experts that will examine the challenges facing administrators, students and teachers in bringing about lasting change to low-performing schools.

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

Location:

Mandarin Oriental Hotel
1330 Maryland Avenue SW
Grand Ballroom
Washington, DC 20024

Space is limited. RSVP required. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, please contact 202-525-3926.

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