Congressional Briefing
We are happy to announce that the Speak Up 2008 national findings will be released at a Capitol Hill briefing sponsored by Reps. Mike Ross, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ruben Hinojosa and Mark Kirk on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. The briefing will be held from 12:00 -1:30pm and lunch will be provided.
The agenda will feature a presentation of key data findings from the Speak Up 2008 National Research Project by Project Tomorrow’s CEO, Julie Evans, other speakers commenting on the data findings, and an interactive panel discussion with high school students who participated in the Speak Up surveys, including students from Australia who are joining us to provide an international perspective. Topics to be discussed include:
- How education technology is being used in America’s schools today – and how students and parents believe technology could be better used to improve student achievement
- What emerging technologies our students, teachers and principals need to be successful
- What are parents’ concerns about internet safety and technology use at school
- How would students and parents leverage broadband access at home for educational purposes
- Whether our schools are doing a good job preparing students for 21st century STEM jobs
- How should schools use the stimulus dollars to create 21st century classrooms and schools
- What students would like to tell President Obama about improving education for all students
Click here to RSVP for the event. Please provide your name, title and organization affiliation. For additional information contact: Laurie Smith, Director, Research & Evaluation at lsmith@tomorrow.org or 949 609-4660 ext 17
