December 2010
White House to Host Conference Call with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the DREAM Act
Washington — Today, Friday, December 17, 2010, at 10:00 AM EST, the White House will host an on-the-record conference call with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to discuss the DREAM Act in advance of a Senate vote, why it's important to our nation, and why it's the right thing to do.
Executive Director of White House Hispanic Initiative to Speak at St. Thomas University's Commencement Ceremony
Juan Sepúlveda, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, will deliver the commencement address at the December graduation of St. Thomas University graduates. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership & Wellness on the University’s campus in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Deputy Director of White House Hispanic Initiative Receives Northeastern Illinois University Distinguished Alumnus Award
Jose Rico, deputy director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, will be honored with the Northeastern Illinois University Distinguished Alumnus Award on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. during commencement exercises for December graduates.
Executive Director of White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Give Commencement Address at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be the speaker at the winter commencement at the University of Maryland’s Eastern Shore campus at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17.
Under Secretary to Celebrate Students', School's Success as Broward College Awards Bachelor's Degrees for First Time
Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will celebrate new graduates as she delivers the commencement address at Broward College on Friday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. The ceremony is a special one for the school: In addition to celebrating its 50th anniversary, it also will be awarding baccalaureate degrees for the first time.
Assistant Deputy Secretary Kevin Jennings to Address Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness (JMATE) in Baltimore
Kevin Jennings, assistant deputy secretary of the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, will address JMATE’s plenary session at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. He will discuss efforts by the Education Department and federal government to reach out to youth currently in recovery.
U.S. Education Secretary Duncan to Address Town Hall Listening Session with Tribal Officials
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will address a town hall listening session with tribal officials Wednesday in Washington. The session, being held in advance of the White House Tribal Nations Conference on Thursday, is intended to give tribal officials an opportunity to engage in dialogue with the department's senior staff on improving American Indian and Alaska Native education.
Experts to Present New Data on the Needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at Major Conference
Washington — Experts will discuss new findings about everyday problems facing Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities this week at a conference held by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at George Washington University.
Under Secretary of Education to Honor Graduates at St. Philip's College Commencement
Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will deliver the commencement address during a ceremony at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. Kanter will join the college’s president, Adena Williams Loston, and the Board of Trustees in conferring 975 associate degrees and certificates to graduating students.
Under Secretary of Education to Discuss Importance of Higher Education Affordability During Policy Forum
Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will engage in a conversation about higher education attainment and affordability during The Education Equation Policy Forum on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 12:15 p.m.
Secretary Duncan, Mayor Bloomberg, Chancellor Klein to Join in Announcing Modernization of GED Tests
EDITOR'S NOTE: Updates with new location.
(Alternative Education Complex, 500 8th Ave. [10th floor], New York)
Assistant Secretary to Deliver Keynote Remarks at the Secondary Literacy Summit X in Costa Mesa
U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana will deliver keynote remarks at the Secondary Literacy Summit X, “Adolescent Literacy: Equity and Opportunity for All,” in Costa Mesa, Ca. on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Dr.
Secretary Duncan to Address CIA Foreign Language Summit
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will address the CIA Foreign Language Summit Wednesday at the Marriott Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College in Hyattsville, Md. More than 300 foreign language educators are expected.
Assistant Deputy Secretary Shelton to Engage in Discussion of College Readiness Strategies during Keynote Remarks
Jim Shelton, assistant deputy secretary for the Office of Innovation and Improvement, will deliver keynote remarks at a college readiness conference on Wednesday, Dec. 8, entitled, “Building Better Students: Preparation for Life after High School.” The event is co-sponsored by Educational Testing Service (ETS), College Board and the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
Assistant Deputy Secretary Kevin Jennings to Give Keynote Remarks at "Strengthening Connections: Weaving a Network of Support" Conference
Kevin Jennings, assistant deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, will give keynote remarks at the “Strengthening Connections: Weaving a Network of Support” conference on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Hospitality House in Fredericksburg, Va.
Education Secretary to Participate in Discussion About Common Attributes of High-Performing School Systems Worldwide
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will engage in a conversation with several leaders in education during the presentation of the McKinsey Global Education Study on School System Transformation on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at noon. The conversation will focus on the implications in the report for American schools and ideas for attaining greater success in classrooms across the nation.
U.S. Secretary of Education to Discuss Student Progress During Presentation of International Assessment Results
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will join officials from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in presenting the latest results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), which is a comprehensive study that compares student performance internationally, at the Newseum on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010.
Department Senior Official to Discuss National Educational Technology Plan at TIES 2010 Education Technology Conference in Minneapolis
The U.S. Department of Education's Karen Cator will discuss the National Educational Technology Plan and how technology is shaping the future of education in America during the TIES 2010 Education Technology conference in Minneapolis on Monday, Dec. 6 at 2:15 p.m.
U.S. Department of Education Senior Officials to Participate in the NAACP Education Summit in Raleigh
U.S. Department of Education officials, John Silvanus Wilson, Jr., executive director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Alberto Retana, director of Community Outreach, will participate in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) education summit in Raleigh, Dec. 2-4.
Under Secretary Kanter to Address Council of Graduate Schools’ 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting
U.S. Under Secretary Martha Kanter will address some 700 members of the graduate education community at the Council of Graduate Schools’ 50th anniversary annual meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, in Washington, D.C. She will discuss the Administration’s higher education priorities as well as challenges facing graduate education and best practices in the field.
Under Secretary Kanter to Address Maryland Association of Community Colleges’ Summit on Completion
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will make remarks at the closing session of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges’ Summit on Completion. The Summit is a follow-up to the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges , which was held Oct 5 and hosted by Dr. Jill Biden. Dr.
Assistant Secretary Ochoa to Discuss Lasting Impact of Education with Students at New England Association of Schools and Colleges Conference in Boston
Eduardo Ochoa, assistant secretary for postsecondary education, will deliver keynote remarks at an opening plenary session at the 125th Annual Meeting of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Boston, Mass., on Friday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m.
Education Department Assistant Secretary to Address Career and Technical Education Collaboration in Las Vegas in Las Vegas
Brenda Dann-Messier, the assistant secretary for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, will travel to Las Vegas this week to participate in the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) 2010 Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo. Dann-Messier will deliver the general session opening remarks on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 8:30 a.m.
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