Community Advocates Meeting: Don’t Turn Back the Clock!
Printer-friendly versionThe No Child Left Behind Act has proved to be a powerful tool in the hands of parents and community activists working to close achievement gaps. With Congress scheduled to update the law in about two years, it’s critical that the voices of stakeholders are heard in the debate. Come and learn about NCLB-related policy changes from experts in Washington. Share your data and experiences on the law’s effect on teaching and learning. Learn how other community groups are using the law to leverage change in their schools, districts, and states. This session is designed to reinforce the need to hold fast and stay the course on gap-closing efforts and to help elevate the concerns of the grassroots advocates across the country who care deeply about improving educational opportunities for children of color and young people from low-income families. You will leave the session energized for the work ahead and armed with tools to help you transform your schools and inform the debate surrounding education policy. \
Presenters:
Zattura Sims-El, Community Liaison, Education Trust, Washington, DC
Ross Wiener, Policy Director, Education Trust, Washington, DC
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