Media Advisory: National Journal LIVE Policy Summit

Myths vs. Reality: Policy Solutions for Student Achievement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Journal Editorial Director and Columnist, Ron Brownstein, and a panel of experts will discuss common myths in K-12 education policy. In addition to debunking myths, they'll examine how federal investment can improve access to quality education and increase college and career preparedness rates among high school graduates.

This event will take place on September 30, 2010 at the Columbus Club at Union Station from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., and will be hosted by National Journal Group, and underwritten by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Who:

Moderator:

Ronald Brownstein, editorial director, National Journal Group

Featuring:

Paul G. Vallas, superintendent recovery, School District of Louisiana

Panelists:

David Coleman, founder and chief executive officer, Student Achievement Partners, LLC

Kati Haycock, president, The Education Trust

Aris Pangilinan, math teacher, H.D. Woodson Senior High School, Washington, D.C.

Michelle Pierre-Farid, executive director, New Leaders for New Schools, Washington, D.C.

Roberto Rodriguez, special assistant to the President for education policy, White House Domestic Policy Council

What: Myths vs. Reality: Policy Solutions for Student Achievement

Where:

Columbus Club at Union Station

50 Massachusetts Ave, N.E.

Washington, DC 20002

When:

Thursday, September 30, 2010

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

SOURCE National Journal Group

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