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Office of External Communications |
Houston, TX 77204-5017 Fax: 713.743.8199 |
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Contact: Marisa Ramirez |
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AT UH CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS CLOSING THE EDUCATION GAPS Texas Commissioner of Higher Education, Raymund Paredes, and Texas Commissioner of Education, Shirley J. Neeley will have “A Conversation on the Education Pipeline” with education advocates from around the state when the Fourth Biennial Convocation on Public Education gathers at the University of Houston. “Closing the Gap by Closing the Gaps: Successful Transitions from Preschool to College” takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 at the UH University Center. The event is open to educators from preschool to college, business and community leaders, parents and students. Registration is $40 and may be paid at the door. “We’re fortunate to host this important gathering of educators and supporters to share ideas about student success and institutional excellence,” Robert Wimpelberg, dean of the UH College of Education, said. The convocation is presented in conjunction with the American Leadership Forum and the Houston A+ Challenge. Houston Mayor Bill White will welcome the gathering prior to the morning panel discussion, led by Commissioners Paredes and Neeley. Harold “Bud” Hodgkinson, director of the Center for Demographic Policy at the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington D. C., will present the afternoon keynote address on “Demographic Trends that Call for Change.” In addition, participants will choose from various learning sessions that cover preschool through college issues. For more information on the Convocation’s event agenda or
registration information, please visit www.alfhouston.com/calendar/?function=detail&event_link_id=163.
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