NPC Day Book: Event Details
Event Name:	Crisis in Education
Event Date:	May 14, 2008
Event Type:	News Conference
Time:	8:30 AM
Sponsored by:	The New Republic and Ed in 08
Event Location:	First Amendment Lounge
Details:	THE NEW REPUBLIC AND ED IN 08 TO HOST PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE CRISIS IN AMERICAN EDUCATION WASHINGTON, DC -- CNN Special Correspondent Frank Senso will moderate a breakfast discussion titled, Which Way to Education Excellence? The panel discussion will bring together thought leaders from all sectors of the education community and focus on what America must do to prepare students for academic excellence in the 21st century. Chairman of Ed in 08, Roy Romer--former Superintendent of Los Angeles Schools, Head of the DNC, and three-term governor of Colorado--and Frank Foer, editor of The New Republic will make opening remarks. Time:         8:30 -10:00 am EST First Amendment Lounge Panelists: John Deasy, superintendent of Prince George's County Schools Mike Feinberg, co-founder of KIPP, a national network of free, public charter schools Chester Finn, president, Thomas B. Fordham Foundation Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Tim Pawlenty, governor of Minnesota                                                    About ED in '08 ED in 08 is a national, nonpartisan campaign that calls on all the presidential candidates to propose plans to ensure that American students will graduate from high school with the skills needed to compete in a global economy. For more information, log onto www.edin08.com. About The New Republic For more than 90 years, The New Republic has provided readers with an intelligent, stimulating, and rigorous examination of American politics, foreign policy, and culture. Headquartered in Washington, DC, The New Republic is uniquely positioned to cover public affairs from an insider's vantage point. TNR editors are among the most respected and influential journalists in the country, known for their uncanny ability to get at the important stories long before they reach other media. www.tnr.com
Contact/Reservations:	Elizabeth Thorp 202/536-2848 elizabeth.thorp@gmail.com
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This event is not affiliated with the National Press Club or the Eric Friedheim Library.

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