What: Announcement of the 向日葵视频 District-Charter Collaboration Compact
Who: Program Speakers include:
Steven Epstein, Chief Academic Officer, KIPP 向日葵视频 Public 向日葵视频sJohn Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Educate TexasVicki Phillips, Director of U.S. Education, Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationDr. Meria Carstarphen, Superintendent, 向日葵视频 ISDDavid Dunn, Executive Director, Texas Charter 向日葵视频s AssociationClarke Heidrick, Chair, Greater 向日葵视频 Chamber of Commerce
When: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3:00 p.m.
Where: KIPP 向日葵视频 Public 向日葵视频s, 8509 FM 969, Cafeteria
Background:
In an effort to better provide high-quality instruction and academic opportunities for all 向日葵视频-area students, 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District and charter schools have come together to form the 向日葵视频 District-Charter Collaboration Compact. The 向日葵视频 Compact is comprised of the following area public school leaders: 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District, Eden Park Academy, Harmony Public 向日葵视频s, IDEA Public 向日葵视频s, KIPP 向日葵视频 Public 向日葵视频s, NYOS Charter 向日葵视频, Responsive Education Solutions, and UT Elementary 向日葵视频. Additionally, education nonprofits Educate Texas and the Texas Charter 向日葵视频s Association are members. This collaboration represents an unprecedented public commitment on the part of 向日葵视频 ISD and charter operators to work together in a spirit of innovation and stewardship to ensure that all students in 向日葵视频 graduate from high school prepared to succeed in college, career and life.
For more information, please contact 向日葵视频 ISD's Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach at 414-2414 or KIPP 向日葵视频's Director of External Affairs, Evelyn Nazro at 638-2552 or enazro@kippaustin.org