ADVISORY: Secretary Duncan and Commissioner King Join Education Experts to Discuss Expanding Learning Time

September 26, 2011

Contact: Katie Peters
Phone: 202.741.6285
Email: kpeters1@americanprogress.org

September 30, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

About this event:

Washington D.C. – On Friday, September 30, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, New York Commissioner of Education John King, and experts in the field of time and learning will highlight successful models and outline how expanded-time schools across America are improving teacher quality, deepening and broadening instruction, and preparing students for high school, college, and workforce success.

Expanding learning time and redesigning the school day is a promising solution to many of the challenges faced by America’s education system. Such challenges include closing the achievement and opportunity gaps that plague our nation’s public schools and improving the thousands of schools in high-poverty communities that are failing to prepare students for long-term success.

Additionally, the National Center on Time and Learning will release a new report, "Time Well Spent: Eight Powerful Practices of Successful, Expanded-Time Schools," at this event.

Keynote speaker:

Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Department of Education

Panelists:

John King, New York Commissioner of Education

Jennifer Davis, President, National Center on Time and Learning

Chris Gabrieli, Chairman, National Center on Time and Learning

Claire Kaplan, Author, "Time Well Spent"; Vice President, National Center on Time and Learning

Moderator:

Cynthia G. Brown, Vice President for Education Policy, Center for American Progress

RSVP:

RSVP to attend this event
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When:

September 30, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location:

Center for American Progress
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
Map & Directions

Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to Metro Center

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