A Discussion on "The Iceberg Problem"
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Join FutureEd & New Classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C. for a provocative conversation about the hidden truths of students' unfinished learning in middle school mathematics. In this lively panel hosted by Thomas Toch, Director of FutureEd at Georgetown University, leading experts will discuss and debate the takeaways from The Iceberg Problem, New Classrooms' forthcoming report examining how education policies can unintentionally force educators to measure just a small portion of students’ knowledge.
Registration opens at 9:30am with free continental breakfast. The event will start at 10am and feature a compelling panel of leaders in education:
Kirsten Baesler was elected North Dakota state superintendent of schools in November 2012 and re-elected to her second term in November 2016. Previously, she served in various practitioner roles including as a vice principal, library media specialist, classroom teacher, and instructional assistant to students with disabilities.
Jim Blew serves as Assistant Secretary for planning, evaluation and policy development at the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to joining the Department, Blew was the Director of the 50CAN-affiliate Student Success of California, National President of StudentsFirst, and National Director of the Alliance for School Choice.
Shavar Jeffries is the President of Democrats for Education Reform. He previously served as Assistant Attorney General under New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram, where he led the Juvenile Justice Commission and the Civil Rights Division.
Karen Nussle is the President of Conservative Leaders for Education. Previously, Karen worked for Newt Gingrich when he was Minority Whip and has served in a variety of roles in The Speaker’s Office, including policy advisor on education issues.
Roberto J. Rodríguez is the President and CEO of Teach Plus. He is the former Deputy Assistant to the President for Education under President Obama and before that served eight years as principal education advisor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy.