9:00 am – 1:30 pm EST The National Press Club Washington, DC
Event:
On August 24, 2005, the Alliance for Excellent Education released the results of a national poll on the American public’s opinion of high schools and their role in educating students for the challenges of the 21st century. The Press Release and PowerPoint are now available. Video from the event is available below:
I. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Bob Wise, President, Alliance for Excellent Education
(Video)
II. Review of the Poll’s Findings
Alysia Snell, Partner, Lake Snell Perry Mermin/Decision Research
(Video)
View Alysia Snell’s PowerPoint presentation. (NOTE: The video does not show the PowerPoint presentation. It is advised that you open the PowerPoint and listen to sound from the video stream to guide you through the presentation).
III. Implications for Effective High School Reform
Dr. John Jackson, National Director of Education, NAACP
(Video)
Janet Murguia, President, National Council of La Raza
(Video)
Dr. Mel Riddile, Principal, JEB Stuart High School, Falls Church, VA
(Video)
IV. Question and Answer Session Audience and Participants (Video)
V. Closing Remarks
Bob Wise, President, Alliance for Excellent Education
(Video)