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Media Advisory: Milken Institute Global Conference to Tackle Education Reform Solutions in U.S. and Abroad
April 23, 2013
WHAT:
In a fast-paced global economy where education drives economic, civic and social progress, the U.S., China, India and Israel have launched initiatives to ensure that all graduates are college-and-career ready. On Monday, April 29, at 10:45 a.m. at the Beverly Hilton, Lowell Milken—chairman of the Milken Family Foundation and National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)—will lead international experts as they explore effective strategies that address access to schooling, teacher quality and accountability, student motivation, instructional programs, technology and early-childhood education.
NIET Chief Executive Officer Jason Culbertson will participate on a panel of education leaders on Wednesday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m., to examine proven models for teacher evaluation and ways that the new Common Core State Standards can be incorporated into efforts that improve teacher and student performance.
Equipped with a diverse staff experienced in education and business, combined with a broad coalition of school practitioners, NIET forges relationships with states, districts and schools to attract, develop, support and retain high-quality human capital in order to raise achievement levels for all students. Through its two signature initiatives, TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement and the Best Practices Center, NIET is reaching more than 100,000 teachers and one million students.
PANEL 1:
"The International Quest for Effective Education Reform"
Monday, April 29, at 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Beverly Hilton, International Terrace
9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
WHO:
Lowell Milken (moderator), Chairman, Milken Family Foundation and National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator, Colorado
Eugene Kandel, Head of the National Economic Council, Israeli Prime Minister's Office
Anthony Miller, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Department of Education
Dilip Thakore, Publisher and Editor, EducationWorld
Dinghua Wang, Director-General, Basic Education Department, Ministry of Education, China
PANEL 2:
"Teacher Evaluation and National Testing: Can We Reach Consensus?"
Wednesday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Beverly Hilton, Dayton
9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
WHO:
Jason Culbertson, Chief Learning Officer and Executive Vice President, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
Yvonne Chan, Principal, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center; former Member, California State Board of Education
Warren Fletcher, President, United Teachers Los Angeles
Patrice Pujol, Superintendent, Ascension Parish Schools, Louisiana
Thomas Boysen (moderator), Adjunct Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Southern California
RSVP through Jana Rausch to receive credentialing by Friday, April 26, at (310) 570-4774 office; (310) 435-9259 cell; or jrausch@mff.org.
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Jana Rausch, 310-570-4774