National Education Summit - An Urgent Call

The Aspen Institute commissioned TRI to manage and deliver the National Education Summit in Washington, DC at the Mayflower Hotel.

The goal of the Summit was to bring the brightest minds, national leaders, and innovative thinkers together to build on the success of the American education system and to identify approaches and solutions for some of the most pressing and urgent issues of our time.

Speakers included: Walter Isaacson, Secretary Spellings, Governor Roy Romer, Juan Williams from Fox News, Michael Lomax of the United Negro College Fund, Tom Donahue of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Joel Klein from NYC Public Schools, Byron Auguste, Govenor John Engler, Wade Henderson, John Podesta, Governor Tommy Thompson, Ronald Brownstein from Prince George's County Schools, John Deasy, Beverly Hall from Atlanta Public Schools, Kati Haycock, Janet Murguia National Coucil of La Raza, Randi Weingarten from American Federation of Teachers, Former Secretary Rod Paige, Sir Michael Barber former chief adviser to Tony Blair, David Bradley, William Green, Michael Ortiz, Vicki Phillips of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Gene Wilhoit, Katherine Bradley, Theodore Mitchell from the California State Board of Education, John Chubb, Michael Feinberg, Michelle Rhee of DC Public Schools, Jonathan Schnur, Secretary Rice, Lisa Graham Keegan, the Rev. Al Sharpton, and education policy advisors to Obama and McCain.

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[CIT43]

the use of retired educated members of the community as tutors should be encouraged. There are about twenty volunteers in my community who have tutored students in reading and mathematics. We all have Criminal and Child Abuse clearances but now in addition require and are awaiting FBI clearances. Please put some effort into limiting the obstructions and expense that hinder the efficient use of citizens who are willing to volunteer their time to help our students.

[TeamTRI]

This is terrific feedback. Thank you for sharing. We will be certain to share these concerns with the advocacy, policy advisors, and those in the education reform community. We appreciate your care and commitment to Amerca's children. Have a great day!

[FloodTheDrummer]

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