The Department of Education’s first Teaching Ambassador Fellows visited Washington, D.C., on July 14 to prepare for their fellowship year with an orientation and policy conference. The events included a roundtable discussion with Secretary Spellings, an informal dialogue with First Lady Laura Bush, briefings with senior Department officials on timely policy matters and opportunities to share best practices and local educational challenges.

Secretary Spellings talked about No Child Left Behind and other policy issues with the Fellows. GO >
Teaching Ambassador Fellows exchanged ideas with Department of Education staff in several sessions during the four-day summit. GO >
Laura Bush took part in a lively discussion on education policy on Day 3 of the summit. GO >
Deputy Secretary Ray Simon met Fellow Hector Ibarra of Iowa at an evening reception honoring the Fellows. GO >
The Fellows gathered for a group photo following their tour of the White House. GO >

Learn more about the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program.