Come on Cencal - let's get some action on this request. It is as simple as
asking students and parents to respond via 1/2 page or page or email to answer
the following questions:
Parents: How has TRIO aided in your child’s education? How has the program
impacted your family and community?
Teachers: President Obama has set a goal of having the highest proportion of
college graduates in the world by 2020. How are you preparing your TRIO students
for college and career?
Students: In order to compete for the jobs of the 21st century, America’s
students must be prepared with a strong background in reading, math and science
along with the critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity needed to
succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. How has TRIO prepared you for a career in the
21st century?
Challenge: Let's get 5 responses per institution/program and forward them on!
Kimberly Hughes
SSS Program Assistant/WESTOP Legislative & Education Chair
5241 N Maple Avenue, TA35
Fresno, CA 93740-8027
559-278-5725 work/559-470-5782 cell
559-278-1441 fax
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Subject: [westop] Fw: [Trio-list] Post-Policy Seminar Call to Action!
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Subject: [Trio-list] Post-Policy Seminar Call to Action!
Sent: Wed, Mar 9, 2011 2:10:23 PM
2011 TRIO Policy Call to Action
Advise the Advisor: Melody Barnes and Education
Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council and one of President
Obama’s senior advisors on education policy, is asking for feedback from
parents, teachers and students on what’s working in communities and what needs
to change. She is familiar with the TRIO programs as she has met with former
Board Chair Deborah Northcross and Dr. Mitchem previously regarding making TRIO
a key education priority for President Obama.
Ms. Barnes is asking for the education community to email her with their
experiences in education. It is important that each of you recruit others
and email her regarding the importance of TRIO to the communities you
serve. This campaign for TRIO, similar to the one launched in December with
outreach to the White House, is critical in securing support for the TRIO
programs.
You can add your voice to the conversation by answering one or all of the
following questions at WhiteHouse.gov/Advise by Friday, March 11th at 5 pm EST.
Here are some suggested topics:
Parents: How has TRIO aided in your child’s education? How has the program
impacted your family and community?
Teachers: President Obama has set a goal of having the highest proportion of
college graduates in the world by 2020. How are you preparing your TRIO students
for college and career?
Students: In order to compete for the jobs of the 21st century, America ’s
students must be prepared with a strong background in reading, math and science
along with the critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity needed to
succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. How has TRIO prepared you for a career in the
21st century?
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Valentine at the Council for
Opportunity in Education at [log in to unmask]