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New Orleans Education Leader to Perform at National Education Celebration

Published: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 - 6:12 am

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jonas Chartock, CEO, Leading Educators, former director, Charter Schools Institute of the State University of New York, founder and former CEO, Charter School Policy Institute (CSPI) and Teach for America alum, will join a select group of nationally known education reformers performing at the EdReformies – Rockin' Reform Revue on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at the W Washington, D.C. Hotel, announced today by the Center for Education Reform (CER).

"Jonas is always at the fore of ground-breaking efforts to help bring about substantive change in America's schools. His leadership skills are a valuable asset to the education reform movement. As it turns out, Jonas is a veteran musician, and we're thrilled he's agreed to perform," said Jeanne Allen, president of the Center for Education Reform.

Every few years CER celebrates with a night dedicated to honoring distinguished leaders who have been integral in creating and expanding quality educational opportunities for children. This year,



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