The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will convene a Conference On Youth And Education In The Hispanic Community. This conference will bring together community leaders and government officials to exchange ideas on how best to provide students with a quality education. In addition, there will be specific training and information on partnering with federal, state, and local government and other civic organizations.
Monday, September 24, 2007 White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives Conference Youth and Education in the Hispanic Community
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM EST Morning session featuring remarks by Jay Hein, Director of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM EST The Role of Faith Based and Community Organizations in the Hispanic Community with remarks by Adam Chavarria, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans and Reverend Miguel Rivera, President of the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings will deliver remarks on the No Child Left Behind Act.
Washington Hilton Hotel, International Ballroom 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009
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(Source: Christian Newswire)
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