May 2012
U.S. Under Secretary of Education to Deliver Commencement Address at California State University, Fullerton
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will deliver the commencement address to an estimated 5,000 graduates during ceremonies at California State University, Fullerton, in Fullerton, Calif. The 2012 commencement ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 20, on campus.
Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Brenda Girton-Mitchell to give Keynote Address at George Washington University’s Interfaith Baccalaureate Service
The Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, director of the Education Department’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will deliver the keynote address at GWU’s interfaith service as part of the commencement activities for the school’s graduating class of 2012. She will address students and guests attending the interfaith service at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, in Washington, D.C.
Assistant Secretary Ochoa to Discuss Strengthening American Students' International Competencies Before Senate Committee
Eduardo Ochoa, the assistant secretary for the Office of Postsecondary Education, will testify before the Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia subcommittee, part of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21.
U.S. Education Secretary Duncan to Visit Navajo Technical College, Deliver Commencement Address
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will travel to Crownpoint, N.M., where he will tour Navajo Technical College on Friday and deliver the commencement address for the school’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday.
Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Deliver Commencement Address at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge
John S. Wilson, executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will deliver the commencement address during ceremonies at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, La. The 2012 commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 18, in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on campus.
U.S. Education Department Official to Hold Tribal Consultation in Lincoln, Calif., will Gather Feedback on Education Matters Affecting American Indians
Joyce Silverthorne, Director of the Office of Indian Education, will consult with tribal leaders in Lincoln, Calif., on Friday, May 18, to get feedback on education matters affecting American Indians.
Education Department Senior Official to Participate in Panel on Blended Learning at Education Writers Association Seminar
Karen Cator, director of the office of Educational Technology, will discuss blended learning on a panel at the Education Writers Association annual seminar at 3:45 p.m. ET on Friday, May 18 in Philadelphia. Blended learning combines in-person teaching with online courses so that students can work at their own pace while receiving face-to-face attention.
U.S. Under Secretary of Education to Deliver Commencement Address to University of San Francisco’s School of Education Graduates
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will address the University of San Francisco’s School of Education spring commencement at 6:00 p.m. PT on Friday, May 18, in San Francisco, Calif. She will challenge students to take what they’ve learned at USF and use it to create positive change in our country.
U.S. Department of Education Deputy Assistant Secretary to Deliver Keynote Address at Leadership Connections Conference
U.S. Department of Education Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Early Learning Jacqueline Jones will deliver the keynote address at the Leadership Connections Conference, organized by McCormick, on Thursday, May 17 at the Westin Hotel in Wheeling, Ill.
U.S. Department of Education Official to Discuss Administration’s Education Agenda, Host Meeting Honoring and Elevating the Nation’s Teachers at Conference and School Visit in Portland
Massie Ritsch, deputy assistant secretary for External Affairs and Outreach at the U.S. Department of Education, will visit Portland, Maine on Thursday, May 17, to discuss the Obama Administration’s education agenda with school business officials and to visit a school and collect feedback on an Administration initiative to honor and elevate the nation’s teachers.
Senior U.S. Education Official to Visit Emerson Elementary School and Discuss School Improvement
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Jason Snyder will visit Emerson Elementary School on Thursday, May 17, at 9:30 a.m. CT, in Kansas City, Kan. The school is using School Improvement Grant funds to turn around the school and to improve student achievement. Since 2009, the state of Kansas has received $35.5 million in SIG awards.
Education Department Senior Official to Participate in Panel at Education Writers Association Seminar
Jim Shelton, the Education Department’s assistant deputy secretary for Innovation and Improvement, will discuss the federal Promise Neighborhoods program on a panel at the 65th Education Writers Association (EWA) national seminar at 3:55 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 17, in Philadelphia.
U.S. Department of Education Senior Official to Participate in Town Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Brenda Girton-Mitchell, director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will participate in a “Together for Tomorrow” town hall on the value of community partnerships in helping to propel school improvement.
Assistant Deputy Secretary to Host Town Hall on College Affordability at Akron's Buchtel High School
The U.S. Department of Education's Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement Jim Shelton will host a town hall at Buchtel High School in Akron as part of a series of conversations the Education Department is having with students and families on college affordability. The forum will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15.
Department to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for pARTners in Learning Student Art Exhibit Opening
The U.S. Department of Education will host the artworks of students from 15 major art museums’ education programs at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Museums: pARTners in Learning on Tuesday, May 15 at the Education Department.
U.S. Secretary of Education to Give Remarks at City Year's National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will participate in City Year’s National Leadership Summit at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.
Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter to Deliver Commencement Address at Columbia University's 2012 Teachers College Convocation
U. S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will deliver the spring commencement address at Columbia University’s 2012 Teachers College Convocation on Tuesday, May 15 in New York City. In her remarks, Kanter will discuss the vital role that high-quality teachers must play in preparing students to compete in the 21st century global economy.
Under Secretary Kanter to Give Remarks at Rollins College Commencements
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will deliver the commencement addresses at both Rollins College graduation ceremonies taking place on the campus Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13.
U.S. Department of Education Official to Serve on Federal Panel to Discuss Inclusion in Early Childhood Systems
Melody Musgrove, director of the U.S. Office of Special Education (OSEP), will serve on the opening keynote panel addressing national early childhood initiatives for all children at the 2012 National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute on Monday, May 14 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Musgrove will be joined by Shannon Rudisill, director, Office of Child Care, U.S.
Assistant Secretary Eduardo Ochoa to Travel to Michigan to Hold College Affordability Events in Lansing and East Lansing, Deliver Commencement Address at University of Detroit Mercy McNichols
U.S. Education Department Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Eduardo Ochoa will visit Michigan May 11-12 to host a town hall meeting at a high school and a College Leader Roundtable discussion at Michigan State University, then give the commencement address at the University of Detroit Mercy McNichols.
U.S. Education Department to Hold Public Meeting on Lessons Learned for Improving Accessibility in Assessments by Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Implementation and Support Unit (ISU), in partnership with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), will host a public meeting to discuss best practices with former federal grantees that have worked to improve assessment accessibility for students with disabilities.
U.S. Education Secretary to Deliver Howard University Commencement Address
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver the commencement address to more than 2,000 graduates during Howard University’s commencement ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, on the upper quadrangle of the main campus.
Education Under Secretary to Discuss Financial Aid as Tool for Driving Student Success at MDRC Conference
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will deliver remarks at the MDRC Performance-Based Scholarship Site Conference at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. Kanter will highlight the Administration’s efforts to increase college affordability and ways financial aid can be used to boost student success.
Senior U.S. Education Official to Visit Fairmont High, Discuss School Improvement
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Yudin will visit Fairmont High School at 11 a.m. ET Wednesday in Fairmont, N.C. Fairmont High is using School Improvement Grant funds to turn around the school and improve student achievement.
U.S. Education Secretary to Give Remarks During Healthy Schools Campaign's National Health Summit
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will discuss the link between healthy students and academic achievement at the Healthy Schools Campaign’s National Health Summit on Wednesday, May 9, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. He also will address how school leaders can ensure that all students receive the quality physical activity and nutrition they need to be successful.
Education Secretary to Discuss Strengthening U.S. Economy Through Improving Education, Empowering Americans with Financial Skills
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will address hundreds of key business leaders at the 54th annual Investment Company Institute General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 9.
Secretary Duncan to Hold Debrief Discussion on “ED Goes Back to School” and Speak at Teach for America 2nd Annual Gala, as Part of Teacher Appreciation Week
On Wed., May 9, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Department staff are participating in “ED Goes Back to School.” Over 45 U.S. Department of Education staff will shadow teachers in the D.C. area and across the country.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Join NEA President Dennis Van Roekel for National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will join National Education Association (NEA) President Dennis Van Roekel for a Teachers Hall of Fame reception at the NEA headquarters at 5 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 8 at the NEA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Education Senior Official to Participate in Research Symposium on Technology Enhanced Assessments
Jim Shelton, assistant deputy secretary for the Office of Innovation and Improvement, will give opening remarks at the Educational Testing Service’s (ETS) Center for K–12 research symposium on technology enhanced assessments on Tuesday, May 8, at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.
Senior Policy Advisor to Host Town Hall on College Affordability at Dover High School in New Hampshire
U.S. Education Department Senior Policy Advisor Karen Gross will host a town hall at Dover High School as part of a series of conversations the Department is having with students and families on college affordability. The forum will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8.
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