Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Visit the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas and Highlight Role of Adult Education Programs in Strengthening the Economy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier travels to Las Vegas on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to tour the College of Southern Nevada and hold a roundtable discussion about adult education and career pathways with students and faculty on campus.
Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Visit Adult Education Program in Carson City, Nev., to Highlight Reforms that Improve Job Training Opportunities and Strengthen the Economy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier travels to Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to visit Western Nevada College and hold a roundtable discussion about career pathways and adult literacy with students and families on campus. This visit to Carson City is part of a three-day bus tour stop in Nevada for Dann-Messier.
Assistant Secretary Dann-Messier to Visit Las Vegas and Highlight Role of Adult, Career and Technical Education Programs in Strengthening the Economy
The U.S. Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier travels to Las Vegas on Monday to visit local adult, career and technical education programs and to hold roundtable discussions on disconnected youth, adult education and career pathways.
U.S. Under Secretary of Education and Senior Officials to Visit College of San Mateo and Google Campus to Discuss Stem Education and Jobs
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter and several senior officials from the U.S. Department of Education will be in the area on Monday, Sept. 10, to engage in a number of discussions on the role of technology in the classroom and the link between education and the economy.
Civil Rights Assistant Secretary to Address Statewide Hearing on School Discipline Policies, Discuss Equity in Education
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali will address a statewide hearing on school discipline policies and education equity Monday in Los Angeles.
U.S. Department of Education Senior Official to Visit Sequoia High School with the John Lennon Educational Bus Saturday
U.S. Department of Education Director of Educational Technology Karen Cator will visit Sequoia High School in Redwood City, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 8, with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which engages students in music, storytelling, video production, and journalism. Sequoia students will produce a “Promise of Tomorrow” themed music video that will be aired on Wednesday, Sept.
Under Secretary Martha Kanter to Discuss Obama Administration’s College Completion Agenda in New York City
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will discuss the Obama Administration’s initiatives to increase college access, affordability, quality and completion for all learners in remarks at the 31st annual conference of the Council for Opportunity in Education at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, in New York City.
Education Secretary Duncan to Announce 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools, Highlight Importance of Preparing Students for College and Careers
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will announce the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, at Arlington Traditional Elementary School in Arlington, Va. Duncan will be joined by Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Patrick Murphy and Congressman Jim Moran for the event.
Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Discuss Education Equity at AT&T Nation’s Football Classic Dinner
John S. Wilson, executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will give remarks at the AT&T Nation’s Football Classic Welcome Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 30, in Washington, D.C. Wilson will discuss education equity and the importance of HBCUs in helping to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce.
Chief of Staff Joanne Weiss to Visit Seoul, South Korea to Deliver Keynote on Education Reform During Korean Educational Development Institute International Symposium
On Wednesday, Aug. 29, U.S. Department of Education Chief of Staff Joanne Weiss will travel to Seoul, South Korea, where she will discuss education reform in the United States and give a keynote address at the Korean Educational Development Institute’s (KEDI) 40th Anniversary International Symposium.