On Tuesday, October 28, at 12:00 noon ET, Secretary Spellings will announce final Title I regulations to strengthen the No Child Left Behind Act. The final regulations include requirements that states implement a uniform graduation rate and enhance parents' leverage in accessing public school choice and free tutoring options for their children. The announcement will be webcast live from Columbia, South Carolina.

On Thursday, October 30, at 1:00 pm ET, officials from the U.S. Department of Education will participate in a live webcast to discuss the regulations. This webcast will be interactive; viewers may ask questions via email prior to and during the live event. If you have a question or comment, please send an email to: NCLBquestions@connectlive.com.

Officials participating on the live webcast include:

Kerri Briggs
Assistant Secretary
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Amanda Farris
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Meredith Farace
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of the Deputy Secretary

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