K-12 Education Reform: Are We Getting It Right?
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 / 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Moderator
Lowell Milken, Co-Founder, Knowledge Universe Education; Founder, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)
Speakers
Rudolph Crew, President, Medgar Evers College, the City University of New York; Former Chancellor, New York City Public Schools
John Deasy, Superintendent-in-Residence, Broad Center for the Management of School Systems; Former Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
Sara Heyburn, Executive Director, Tennessee State Board of Education
Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO, Success Academy Charter Schools
Gary Stark, President and CEO, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
The hard work of policymakers, educators, parents and students to improve America's elementary and secondary schools has begun to pay off. But all too many students in large urban districts and rural areas are still being left behind. Leaders must remain diligent to ensure that students in every classroom have a high-quality educational experience. This panel will explore specific steps we can take move faster to improve the learning environment for all students. What role should charter schools, common core standards, teacher preparation programs and other initiatives play? How do we evaluate the role of the federal government, and what is the right balance between accountability and flexibility? Can we reach a consensus and collaborate on achieving shared goals?Global Conference 2015 | K-12 Education Reform: Are We Getting It Right? » Milken Institute:
