Invitation to Policy Conversation and Awards Ceremony


 

June 14th 8:30-10AM
Cannon House Office Building, Cannon Caucus Room, 3rd Floor
Please RSVP by noon of June 11th to Maame Ameyaw at Ameyawm@iel.org ; 202-822-8405 x156.

 

Community schools bring together school and community to support student success. Learn more about community schools and how they support our nation’s education goals at a special event celebrating the winners of the 2007 Community Schools National Awards for Excellence.


House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, who recently introduced the Full Service Community Schools Act, will speak. A policy conversation will follow with leaders representing the awardees:

  • Sharon Davis, Former Chair, Arlington County Partnership for Children and Families: Carlin Springs Elementary School

  • Merrianne Dyer, Principal: Fair Street Elementary School

  • James Hammond, Superintendent, Tukwila Public Schools: Tukwila, Washington

  • Jim Hinson, Superintendent, Independence Public Schools: Independence, Missouri

  • Lolenzo Poe, Chief of Staff, Multnomah County Commission: Multnomah County, Oregon

  • Joseph Starinieri, Principal: Sayre High School

These leaders will discuss the results they are achieving for young people, their families and their communities. They will share their insights on why community support is essential to achieving our national education goals. Parents also will comment.

Jill Morningstar, staff to the Congressman George Miller, Chair of the Education and Labor Committee also will participate.
 

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