On Thursday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m., the Committee will hear from mayors and school superintendents of major U.S. cities, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Atlanta, at a hearing on their challenges and successes in working to improve public schools.
“Mayor and Superintendent Partnerships in Education: Closing the Achievement Gap"
Witnesses:
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, New York City
Chancellor Joel I. Klein, New York City Public Schools
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, District of Columbia
Chancellor Michelle Rhee, DC Public Schools
Arne Duncan, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools
Beverly L. Hall, Superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools
Witnesses:
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, New York City
Chancellor Joel I. Klein, New York City Public Schools
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, District of Columbia
Chancellor Michelle Rhee, DC Public Schools
Arne Duncan, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Public Schools
Beverly L. Hall, Superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools
