Join us for a provocative keynote speech by Deborah Jewell-Sherman, Senior Lecturer on Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education.
About the Presentation:
A Leadership Framework for Achieving
Excellence and Equity for All Learners
The achievement challenge that faces all educators in the pre-kindergarten through 16 continuum is monumental. Too often, demography defines destiny for many students. The stakes have never been higher, and those who view closing the gap as a moral imperative embrace both innovation and accountability. In order to achieve excellence and equity for all learners, we must first understand the achievement gap and emphasize the need for a heightened sense of urgency. We must then develop a comprehensive framework for addressing this complex challenge and examine and learn from successes and failures in our institutions.
About Deborah Jewell-Sherman
Dr. Jewell-Sherman is a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education's Urban Superintendents Program and has built a reputation over the past decade as one of the most successful urban district superintendents in the country. Prior to joining the Harvard Graduate School of Education's faculty, Dr. Jewell-Sherman served as superintendent of Richmond Public Schools - with a track record of success that culminated in her being named Virginia Superintendent of the Year 2009 by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS). During her appointment, 95 percent of Richmond's lowest performing schools achieved full accreditation under Virginia's Standards of Learning reform legislation. In addition, the district improved from 18 percent to 91.7 percent of all schools meeting this standard as measured by the State Department of Education (2008). Currently, Dr. Jewell-Sherman serves as the Director of the Urban Superintendents Program and is the principal investigator for an initiative between the faculty of HGSE and the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. In the fall of 2010, Dr. Jewell-Sherman will serve as a key faculty member for HGSE's new Doctor of Education Leadership Degree (Ed.L.D).
Topic Discussion Forums
We plan to facilitate topic discussions among attendees during the conference. These topics could range from issues regarding school budgets, college counseling challenges, financial aid concerns, new curriculum implementation, college admissions practices, or community college best practices, to name a few. If you would like to suggest a topic for peer discussion, please e-mail our event staff.
CollegeKeys™ Compact Innovation Awards Luncheon
On Thursday, February 11th, we invite you to join your regional colleagues for lunch and to celebrate the innovation and demonstrated efficacy of three middle states institutions in increasing the percentage of low-income students who get ready for, get into, or get through college successfully. Gaston Caperton, President of the College Board will present the Innovation Awards and then lead a roundtable discussion with these educational leaders about their exemplary programs.
