Friday, December 5, 2008

GOV. RITTER TO RECEIVE EDUCATION-REFORM RECOMMENDATIONS TODAY


Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
 
10 a.m.         Gov. Ritter will accept the 2008 recommendations from his P-20 Education Council, which is co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien. The education-reform recommendations will be considered for possible introduction in the upcoming legislative session. The recommendations focus on:
 
·         Reducing high school dropout rates;
·         Improving the preparation of classroom teachers;
·         Strengthening post-high-school and workforce-ready education opportunities for students;
·         Improving the use of data.
 
         Note to Media: Gov. Ritter, Lt. Gov. O'Brien and other P-20 Council leaders will be available to discuss the recommendations with reporters immediately after the meeting, at approximately 11:30 a.m.   
 
         Location: Community College of Aurora, Rotunda Room in the Student Center, 16000 E. Centre Tech Parkway, Aurora.