2008 ECS National Forum
on Education Policy.
June 30 - July 2 at the
Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.
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(Online registration is now closed.
You can still register for the forum onsite at the Renaissance Austin Hotel beginning on Monday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m.)
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Highlights from Tuesday, July 1
U.S. Department of Education Secretary Margaret Spellings announces states approved to use differentiated accountability under NCLB at the ECS National Forum.
Leaders from across the United States gathered in Austin, Texas to discuss ways education can transforms America's high schools with a special focus on Manor New Tech High School.
High school students shared the success story of Manor New Tech High.
ECS would like to congratulate the 2008 State Teachers of the Year. We are very proud and grateful to have many of these extraordinary individuals with us at this year's National Forum on Education Policy.
Kansas Governor and 2006-08 ECS Chair, Kathleen Sebelius presiding at the first plenary session.
Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Margaret Spellings, ECS President Roger Sampson, and Kansas Governor and 2006-08 ECS Chair Kathleen Sebelius on the morning of opening day.
Highlights from Monday, June 30
Sam Chaltain, Five Freedoms Project executive director, facilitating a discussion on student leadership.
Student leaders and school officials developing action plans for student civic engagement.
Student leaders, Jennifer Schafer and Brittany Trice serve as masters of ceremoy for the Education Leadership Colloquium.
ECS Project Manager Tiffani Lennon delivers the keynote address on workforce and civic development at the Education Leadership Colloquium.
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