| April 7, 2003 | Syddia Lee-Chee, 202-549-4671
David Almacy, 202-401-6178 |
Presidential Commission on Hispanic Education
Releases Final Report Focused on Closing Hispanic Achievement Gap
Event Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2003
On Wednesday, April 9, the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans will unveil its final report From Risk to Opportunity through a series of events, including a national press conference call with Education Secretary Rod Paige and school event at Hialeah Senior High School in Hialeah, Florida.
The report is the result of an expansive, 18-month review and represents the most comprehensive plan developed to date aimed at closing the educational achievement gap for Hispanic Americans - now the nation's largest minority group. In writing the report, the Commission met, spoke with, and listened to more than 1,600 parents, teachers and experts. The report was approved unanimously by the Commission and submitted to President Bush on March 31, 2003.
WHAT:
Commission Conference Call to Announce Final Report &
Hialeah Senior High School Event
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 9, 2003
9:00 AM Doors Open (Hialeah Senior High School)
9:30 AM Conference call with Education Secretary Rod Paige
CALL IN NUMBER 1-800-497-7708
PARTICIPANT CODE: Final Report
10:00 AM Event Begins
10:45 AM Press Briefing following event (Hialeah Senior High)
WHERE:
Hialeah Senior High School
251 East 47th Street
Hialeah, FL 33013
ph. 305-822-1500
CONFERENCE CALL PARTICIPANTS
Secretary of Education Rod Paige, Ex-Officio Commissioner
Commission Co-Chair Enedelia Schofield, educator; Hillsboro, OR
Commission Co-Chair Frank Hanna, chief executive officer, HBR Capital, Ltd., GA
Leslie Sanchez, executive director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans
HIALEAH HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS
United States Treasurer Rosario Marin, Ex-Officio Member
Commission Co-Chair Enedelia Schofield, educator; Hillsboro, OR
Commissioner Charles Garcia, member Florida Board of Education; Boca Raton, FL
Commissioner Jon Secada, Latin recording artist and Hialeah High School alumnus; Miami, FL
Commissioner Octavio Visiedo, co-founder, Chancellor Academies, Inc.; Coral Gables, FL
Maria Hernandez Ferrier, director, Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education, Ex-Officio Member
Leslie Sanchez, executive director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, Washington, DC
Background
From Risk to Opportunity sets six major recommendations for closing the achievement gap for Hispanic American children:
- Set new and high expectations for Hispanic American children.
- Support No Child Left Behind.
- Reinforce and expand a high-quality teaching profession.
- Launch a research agenda to support Hispanic American children.
- Create pathways to college graduation.
- Create increased federal accountability and coordination.
All media must show a valid photo press credential to enter event. Press check-in area will be located near the main entrance. For additional questions regarding event logistics, please contact David Almacy at (202) 401-6178.
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