We’re happy to finally let all of you in on one of our big projects: the Voices from the Education Revolution Speakers Series.
Over the next year or so, we’ll be bringing in some of the leading movers and shakers in this education reform business. Better yet – all of the events are free.
We just ask that you RSVP to each event, so we know how many of you to expect.
We’ve got our first two events confirmed; we’re working others, so stay tuned for more big announcements.
First up: former NBA star Kevin Johnson. Johnson is now the mayor of Sacramento and played a big role in pushing ed reforms through the California legislature. He’ll be talking about the challenges and victories in his efforts to provide kids with “a continuum of high quality education from preschool through high school; an education that prepares students for success in a four-year college as well as instills within them a commitment to serving others.”
Oh, did we mention that Johnson got engaged last fall to Washington D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee?
Here are the details on the Johnson event:
Kevin Johnson
Mayor of Sacramento & Founder of St. HOPE
Thursday, October 7 at 7pm
Mount Zion Baptist Church
1634 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Later on in October, we have an all-star panel lined up:
Richard Barth, CEO of the KIPP Foundation, Timothy Daly, President of The New Teacher Project, and Steve Barr, Founder & Emeritus Chair of Green Dot Public Schools.
These three are leaders in the education reform movement. They’ll be talking about how their organizations work to offer all students an equitable and effective education.
Panel details:
Richard Barth, CEO – KIPP Foundation
Timothy Daly, President – The New Teacher Project
Steve Barr, Founder & Emeritus Chair – Green Dot Public Schools
Moderated by Don Shalvey
Monday, October 25 at 6pm
MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry)
2700 24th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112-2099
We’ll have more details and news in the coming weeks, so make sure to check back on our speakers series page – or join us on Facebook or sign up for our email list.
