ED in '08 Campaign Press Release Archive
Majority of American Parents Think Too Little Attention is Being Paid to Education as a 2008 Presidential Campaign Issue
San Francisco, Calif. — As the US presidential election heads into its final stretch, most parents think too little attention is being paid to education as an issue in the 2008 presidential campaign, according to the Back-to-School Benchmark Survey commissioned by GreatSchools (www.greatschools.org), an independent nonprofit organization that empowers parents to support their children’s educational success.
Strong American Schools Unveils New Research on the Cost of College Remediation for Unprepared U.S. Students and Taxpayers
Washington, DC — High school seniors return to school this fall confident that their course loads are challenging enough to prepare them for the rigor of college study. They are wrong. Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer today unveiled Diploma to Nowhere, a study which highlights the fact that many college freshmen need to take remedial classes to relearn skills they should have been taught before graduation. The study also reveals that remediation affects students of all income and ethnicities and the psychological impact that remediation has on these students.
The executive summary and full report, Diploma to Nowhere, can be found at www.edin08.com.
Former Colorado Governor Romer Joins National Education Leaders to Highlight the Need for Education Dialogue from America’s Leaders
Denver, CO — Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer today joined with business executives and education reform leaders to discuss the crisis in American schools and its impact on businesses and the American workforce. The participants outlined the necessary steps to fix the overwhelming problems facing America's schools. The panel, The 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable on Education, was part of a two-day series of discussions by national leaders on what the future holds for American schools
New Advertising Campaign Hits Airwaves; Points to the Dire State of America’s Education System and its Risk to Students
Strong American Schools Launches One Nation Left Behind in Seven States
Washington, D.C. — To draw attention to America’s sub-par education system, Strong American Schools today launched a campaign of television, radio, print and online ads. The new ad campaign, One Nation Left Behind, will be running in 16 markets in seven states including: Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, New Mexico, Virginia and Wisconsin, with a total expenditure of more than $5 million. Ads are also expected to run later this summer in Minnesota. Actress and children’s book author Jamie Lee Curtis provides the voice of the ads that speak to Americans about the ominous state of America’s public education system and urges them to become advocates for improving the country’s schools.
New Poll: Strong Majority of Women in Missouri and Ohio Express Outrage at Failing Public Schools
Women see a strong connection between basic education skills –reading, math and science – and children’s economic success
Washington, D.C. — As ED in 08 continues its campaign to raise awareness about the economic impact of America’s failing schools, a new poll, released today, shows that over 80 percent of women in Missouri and Ohio define themselves as angry when informed of facts about American students slipping behind their international peers in achievement tests and graduation rates. Women’s reaction to the education gap between schools in the United States and schools in other industrialized nations show there is significant interest in the need for education reform.
Results of the poll can be found here. [...]
LEADING ECONOMISTS WARN THAT EDUCATION GAP BETWEEN THE U.S. AND INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES THREATENS AMERICA’S ABILITY TO COMPETE
America’s failure to keep pace with the education gains of other industrialized countries is creating a serious education gap that will impact our economic prosperity, warned some of the nation’s preeminent economists who gathered today at a national policy forum convened by Strong American Schools’ ED in 08 Chairman Roy Romer and Librarian of Congress Dr. James H. Billington.
MEDIA ADVISORY -- Leading Economists and Educators Debate the Economic Implications of the Crisis in American Education
Washington, D.C. — Washington, DC – The results of a new national poll about education and the economy will be among the topics of discussion at a policy forum on June 27th hosted by ED in 08 Chairman Roy Romer and Librarian of Congress Dr. James H. Billington. The forum, Remaining Competitive in a Flat World, will feature leading economists and researchers who will underscore the economic implications of a failing education system. As Americans confront an increasingly uncertain economic outlook and growing competition from emerging economies abroad, improving student achievement will likely be a critical strategy for encouraging growth. The event is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
When: Friday, June 27th,
8:30 a.m. EST -- 1:30 pm EST
Keynote Address by Bill Bennett from 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m
Where: James Madison Memorial Building, The Library of Congress-Mumford Room (6th floor)
101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
New Poll: Americans Priortize Education Reform
Washington, DC — As Americans begin to focus on the vital issues facing this country, education remains at the forefront. Rasmussen's most recent poll again found, for the second month in a row, nearly 90 percent of voters believe education is important, ahead of health care and immigration, with roughly three out of five voters calling education "very important."
STRONG AMERICAN SCHOOLS ED IN ’08 CAMPAIGN TO AWARD $5,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO WINNER OF THE FILM YOUR ISSUE 2008 AWARDS
Washington, D.C. — Strong American Schools’ ED in ’08 campaign and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will award $5,000 college scholarship to the winner of the education category at the FYI—Film Your Issue 2008 Awards Ceremony today in Los Angeles, CA. The scholarship will be presented to 19 year-old college student from Miami, Fla., Ian Rojas, for his film, High School Drop-Out, by former Los Angeles city Mayor and California Secretary of Education Richard Riordan.
New Polls: Americans Want Greater Leadership on Education Issues: Pew and Rasmussen Polls find education is important issue in 2008 election
The Pew Research Center’s latest poll reveals that education is the No. 2 priority for voters this fall; trumping taxes, Iraq and other issues. A recent Rasmussen poll found that 90 percent of voters believe education is important. Specifically, nearly three out of five voters polled said education is "very important."
Former Governor Holden, St. Louis County Executive Dooley And State Representative Scharnhorst Urge Presidential Candidates to Lead Education Reform Efforts at ED in '08 Missouri Kick-Off
Today, Former Missouri Governor Bob Holden, St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley and State Representative Dwight Scharnhorst joined hundreds of students at the Saint Louis Science Center to kick-off Strong American Schools’ ED in 08 campaign in Missouri.
Former Governor Bob Taft, State Representative Vernon Sykes Lead ED in ’08 Buckeye State Kick-Off; Urge 2008 Presidential Hopefuls to Provide Leadership in Education Reform
Today, Former Ohio Governor Bob Taft, State Representative Vernon Sykes and Dayton City Commissioner Nan Whaley joined ED in 08 Chairman Roy Romer and other leaders at the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus during the campaign’s state-wide kick-off. Members of Ed in 08’s Advisory Board gathered to challenge the presidential candidates to lay out their plans to fix America’s public schools.
Former DNC Chairman Roy Romer, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Co-Chair of National Center on Time & Learning Chris Gabrieli Highlight the Need for Education Dialogue
Education leaders joined at the inaugural ED in ’08 Blogger Summit today calling on the presidential candidates to address education reform and give students the skills they need to compete in a global economy. The unlikely team, former DNC Chairman Roy Romer and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, crossed political lines to encourage the audience to continue using the internet and grassroots organization to change the discourse on education reform. Content from the ED in ’08 Blogger Summit is available at www.EDin08.com/bloggersummit
Appointed Officials, Education Thought Leaders Stress Need for Presidential Leadership and Comprehensive Solutions to Improve the Quality of America’s Education System
Today, ED in 08 Chairman Roy Romer, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Joel Klein, Superintendent of Prince George’s County Schools John Deasy, KIPP Schools Co-Founder Mike Feinberg and President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute Chester E. Finn, Jr. outlined the overwhelming problems facing America’s schools and stressed the need for the presidential candidates to lay out comprehensive solutions to fix the nation’s education crisis.
MASTERY CHARTER SCHOOLS AND ED IN ’08 GIVE PHILADELPHIA’S FIRST-TIME VOTERS A VOICE
Student town hall discussion focuses on the need for presidential leadership on education reform
Philadelphia, PA – Officials from the ED in ’08 campaign held a town hall discussion with students, who will be first-time voters, at Mastery Charter School. The students, who gathered on the morning of the Democratic debate, discussed the importance of being prepared to compete in a global economy upon graduation. Content from the roundtable will be readily available at www.EDin08.com
Statement by ED In ‘08 Chairman Roy Romer on National Assessment of Educational Progress Results
Washington, DC – “Today’s test results offer a sobering look at student achievement in writing,” said ED in ’08 Chairman Roy Romer. “America’s schools are simply not preparing its students to compete in a global economy.
ED IN ’08 VIDEO BREAKS 360,000 VIEWS ON YOUTUBE
Washington, DC — The Strong American Schools’ ED in ’08 campaign announced today that its latest video, “The State of America’s Schools,” has been viewed more than 370,000 times and received nearly 3,000 comments since its debut on YouTube. The video demonstrates that America’s students are unprepared to compete in the global workforce and as a result, the nation’s economy is suffering. The video, which was produced in coordination with GOOD Magazine, is being featured on YouTube’s homepage and nonprofit page, and can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLBZqrzZvk8.
FORMER GOVERNOR ROY ROMER TO ADDRESS COLORADO’S BUSINESS LEADERS: JOIN ED IN ’08 AND CALL ON THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION
Washington, DC – Former Colorado Governor Roy Romer will discuss with business leaders about how America’s education crisis is negatively impacting the strength of America’s economy when he delivers the keynote address during the Impact on Education and the Boulder Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Education Matters, 2008 Business Leadership Forum breakfast at 7:00 a.m. MST on Friday, January 11th at the Spice of Life Event Center in Boulder, Co.
PROVOCATIVE NEW FILM SOUNDS THE ALARM ABOUT AMERICA’S EDUCATION CRISIS
Washington, DC – As South Carolinians prepare to vote in the presidential primary, ED in ’08 will fuel the debate about America’s education crisis by screening the provocative new documentary, Two Million Minutes, at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17th in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Grading The Economy -- Candidates Link Education, Competitiveness
Washington, DC – Today, Gov. Roy Romer, chairman of the ED in ’08 campaign, posted a blog highlighting the continued emphasis that candidates are placing on the link between America’s economic opportunity and a well-educated workforce following the release of the 2006 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which found that for the first time American students scored substantially below the international average in math and science.
MTV News’ Sway Calloway and ED in ’08 Give Iowa’s First Time Voters a Voice
Des Moines, Iowa – Officials from the ED in ’08 campaign and MTV News Correspondent Sway Calloway today held a roundtable discussion with students who will be first-time voters from Des Moines North High School. The gathering discussed how they are affected by the nation’s drop-out epidemic and shared ideas about what the next president can do to raise student achievement.
ED IN ’08 LAUNCHES NEW PSA AD CAMPAIGN -- AMERICA'S FUTURE
The PSA is part of an extensive e-campaign effort, reaching out to over 100,000 education reform advocates and voters in the battleground states.
ED in ’08 Partners with MTV News to Host Roundtable Discussion with Iowa’s First Time Voters
Washington, DC -- With the Iowa caucuses just around the corner, Strong American Schools’ ED in ’08 campaign will join MTV News Correspondent Sway Calloway and high school seniors, who will be first time voters, for a roundtable discussion about how they are affected by the nation’s school drop-out epidemic and what the next president can do to help raise student achievement on Tuesday, December 18.
Documentary Film Sounds the Alarm about the Education Crisis in America
PRESS RELEASE -- December 3, 2007 - ED in ’08 Partners with Documentary Filmmakers to Sound the Alarm about the Education Crisis in America.
Statement by ED in '08 Executive Director Marc Lampkin
PRESS RELEASE -- November 29, 2007 - Statement by ED in '08 Executive Director Marc Lampkin
Representative Wayne Ford and Mary Campos to Urge Presidential Candidates to Address America's Dropout Rate
PRESS RELEASE -- November 29, 2007 - Representative Wayne Ford and Mary Campos to Urge Presidential Candidates to Address America's Dropout Rate
Biden to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate forums
PRESS RELEASE -- November 24, 2007 - Biden to discuss education at UNI's presidential-candidate forums
National Pundits Discuss How Education is Becoming a Key Issue for Presidential Candidates in New Hampshire
PRESS RELEASE -- November 23, 2007 - National Pundits Discuss How Education is Becoming a Key Issue for Presidential Candidates in New Hampshire
Frontrunners Put ED in '08 Pillars on the Agenda: Education Gains Momentum
PRESS RELEASE -- November 20, 2007 - Frontrunners Put ED in '08 Pillars on the Agenda: Education Gains Momentum
The Detail Deficit: Voters, Media Demand More From Candidates on Education
PRESS RELEASE -- November 16, 2007 - The Detail Deficit: Voters, Media Demand More From Candidates on Education
MTV News' Joh Norris and ED in '08 Give New Hampshire's First Time Voters a Voice
PRESS RELEASE -- November 15, 2007 - MTV News' Joh Norris and ED in '08 Give New Hampshire's First Time Voters a Voice
ED in '08 Partners with MTV to Host Roundtable Discussion with New Hampshire's First Time Voters
PRESS RELEASE -- November 13, 2007 - ED in '08 Partners with MTV to Host Roundtable Discussion with New Hampshire's First Time Voters
Presidential Candidates Respond to Calls for Comprehensive Education Reform Plans
PRESS RELEASE -- November 7, 2007 - Presidential Candidates Respond to Calls for Comprehensive Education Reform Plans
New Hampshire Education and Business Leaders Challenge Presidential Candidates to Lay Out Education Reform Proposals
PRESS RELEASE -- November 2, 2007 - New Hampshire Education and Business Leaders Challenge Presidential Candidates to Lay Out Education Reform Proposals
Edwards to Discuss Education at UNI's Presidential-candidate Education Forums
PRESS RELEASE -- November 2, 2007 - Edwards to Discuss Education at UNI's Presidential-candidate Education Forums
ED in '08 Taking Winning Approach to Education: New Sweepstakes Will Provide $50,000 in College Scholarships
PRESS RELEASE -- October 31, 2007 - ED in '08 Taking Winning Approach to Education: New Sweepstakes Will Provide $50,000 in College Scholarships
JC Watts to South Carolina Political Leaders: Urge The Presidential Candidates to Address the Dropout Epidemic
PRESS RELEASE -- October 10, 2007 - JC Watts to South Carolina Political Leaders: Urge The Presidential Candidates to Address the Dropout Epidemic
J.C. Watts to Political Leaders in the Palmetto State: Join ED in '08
PRESS RELEASE -- October 9, 2007 - J.C. Watts to Political Leaders in the Palmetto State: Join ED in '08
ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer to South Carolina NAACP: Join Campaign for Education Reform in the Carolinas
Press Release - October 5, 2007 - ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer to South Carolina NAACP: Join Campaign for Education Reform in the Carolinas
Governor Roy Romer Issues Challenge to Education Activists at NAACP Annual Convention and Civil Rights Conference
PRESS RELEASE -- October 3, 2007 - Governor Roy Romer Issues Challenge to Education Activists at NAACP Annual Convention and Civil Rights Conference
ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer to Present New Economic Competitiveness Analysis at Jobs for the Future Conference
PRESS RELEASE -- October 3, 2007 - ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer to Present New Economic Competitiveness Analysis at Jobs for the Future Conference
Granite State Education and Business Leaders Challenge Presidential Candidates to Lay Out Education Reform Proposals at Annual PTA Convention
PRESS RELEASE -- November 1, 2007 - Granite State Education and Business Leaders Challenge Presidential Candidates to Lay Out Education Reform Proposals at Annual PTA Convention
Statement by ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer on New Centers for Disease Control Study Linking Healthcare and Dropout Rates
PRESS RELEASE - October 1, 2007 - Statement by ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer on New Centers for Disease Control Study Linking Healthcare and Dropout Rates
Statement by ED in '08 Executive Director Marc Lampkin on National Assessment of Educational Progress Results
PRESS RELEASE - September 25, 2007 - Statement by ED in '08 Executive Director Marc Lampkin on National Assessment of Educational Progress Results
Senator Cegavske, Commissioner Reid and Mayor Goodman Lead ED in '08 Nevada Kick-Off
PRESS RELEASE - September 24, 2007 - Senator Cegavske, Commissioner Reid and Mayor Goodman Lead ED in '08 Nevada Kick-Off; Urge 2008 Presidential Hopefuls to Make Education a Top Priority
ED in '08: Candidates Put ED on the Agenda
PRESS RELEASE - September 21, 2007 - ED in '08: Candidates Put ED on the Agenda
ED in ’08 Launches in Nevada: Mayor Goodman, Commissioner Reid and Nevada Leaders Challenge Presidential Candidates to Address America’s Education Crisis
PRESS RELEASE -- September 20, 2007 - ED in ’08 Launches in Nevada: Mayor Goodman, Commissioner Reid and Nevada Leaders Challenge Presidential Candidates to Address America’s Education Crisis
ED in '08: Online Debate Shows Real Progress on Education
PRESS RELEASE -- September 14, 2007 - ED in '08: Online Debate Shows Real Progress on Education
ED in '08: Kanye West Education PSA Tops Viral VIdeo Charts
PRESS RELEASE -- September 11, 2007 - ED in '08: Kanye West Education PSA Tops Viral VIdeo Charts
ED IN ’08 Challenges Presidential Candidates Provide Real Solutions to America’s Education Crisis for Online “Candidate Mash Up”
PRESS RELEASE -- September 11, 2007 - ED IN ’08 Challenges Presidential Candidates Provide Real Solutions to America’s Education Crisis for Online “Candidate Mash Up”
ED in '08: Income Doesn't Equal Intelligence
PRESS RELEASE -- September 10, 2007 - ED in '08: Income Doesn't Equal Intelligence
Kanye West and ED in '08 Unveil New PSA AD Campaign
PRESS RELEASE -- September 7, 2007 - Kanye West and ED in '08 Unveil New PSA AD Campaign
Manchester, N.H Mayor Frank Guinta, N.H. Board of Education Member Fred Bramante and Former Congressman J.C. Watts Urge Presidential Candidates to Address America’s Education Crisis at Upcoming Debate
PRESS RELEASE -- September 5, 2007 - Manchester, N.H. Mayor Frank Guinta, N.H. Board of Education Member Fred Bramante and Former Congressman J.C. Watts Urge Presidential Candidates to Address America’s Education Crisis at Upcoming Debate
New Hampshire Challenges Candidates to Make Education Rock
PRESS RELEASE -- August 29, 2007 - New Hampshire Challenges Candidates to Make Education Rock
New Hampshire Leaders to Challenge Candidates to Make 'Education Rock'
PRESS RELEASE -- August 28, 2007 - New Hampshire Leaders to Challenge Candidates to Make 'Education Rock'
Kanye West and ED in '08 Announce New Partnership to Urge for National Leadership on Education Reform
PRESS RELEASE - August 24, 2007 -- Kanye West and ED in '08 Announce New Partnership to Urge for National Leadership on Education Reform
Kanye West speaks up for education in new commercial
PRESS RELEASE -- August 24, 2007- Kanye West speaks up for education in new commercial
ED in '08 to NEA: Don't Squelch the Debate
PRESS RELEASE -- August 22, 2007 - ED in '08 to NEA: Don't Squelch the Debate
ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer to Address the Rotary Club of Des Moines
PRESS RELEASE -- August 22, 2007 - ED in '08 Chair Roy Romer to Address the Rotary Club of Des Moines
Candidates Should Get Real on ED in Upcoming Debate
PRESS RELEASE -- August 18, 2007 - Candidates Should Get Real on ED in Upcoming Debate
The Creative Coalition Joins ED In ’08 to Make Education Top Election Priority
PRESS RELEASE -- August 17, 2007 - The Creative Coalition Joins ED In ’08 to Make Education Top Election Priority
ED in '08 Applauds Gov. Sanford's Address on Dropouts
PRESS RELEASE -- August 16, 2007 - ED in '08 Applauds Gov. Sanford's Address on Dropouts
Presidential Candidates Videos On Education Don’t Play For 49,662,000 School Kids
Press Release -- August 9, 2007 - Presidential Candidates Videos On Education Don’t Play For 49,662,000 School Kids
Real Friends of Labor Talk About Education
PRESS RELEASE -- August 7, 2007 - Real Friends of Labor Talk About Education
ED in '08 Faults Media for Not Making EDUCATION A PRIORITY IN THE LATEST GOP DEBATE
Press Release August 5, 2007 Contact Shannon Murphy (202) 870 1093 – cellshannon.murphy@strongamericanschools.org "ED IN '08" FAULTS MEDIA FOR NOT MAKING EDUCATION A PRIORITY IN THE LATEST GOP DEBATE Des Moines, IA –Marc Lampkin, Executive Director of the Strong American
ED and Abby Hit the Airwaves
PRESS RELEASE -- August 3, 2007 - Ed and Abby Hit the Airwaves
'Ed in '08' Warns Candidates: Voters Believe America's Schools are in Serious Trouble
Press Release -- July 31, 2007 Contact: Shannon Murphy (202) 870-1093 "Ed in '08" Warns Candidates: Voters Believe America's Schools are in Serious Trouble Washington, DC – Today Strong American Schools’ ED in ’08 Campaign Chairman Roy Romer issued a statement on his blog ( www.edin08.com ), warning presi
ED in ’08 Team Cycling Across Iowa for Education Reform
PRESS RELEASE -- July 25, 2007 - ED in ’08 Team Cycling Across Iowa for Education Reform
Candidates Fail Voters' Leadership Test on Core of Economic Security
PRESS RELEASE -- July 23. 2007 - Candidates Fail Voters' Leadership Test on Core of Economic Security
New Poll: Latino Voters Will Be Most Impacted by Presidential Candidates' Postions on Education
New Poll on Latino Voters: Education Most Important Issue!
Former Governor Jim Hunt Calls on Democratic Candidates to Stress Importance of Education in South Carolina CNN/YouTube Debate
PRESS RELEASE – July 22, 2007 - Former Governor Jim Hunt Calls on Democratic Candidates to Stress Importance of Education in South Carolina CNN/YouTube Debate
'Ed in '08' to Host Education Discussion Before South Carolina Debate
PRESS RELEASE -- July 19, 2007 - 'Ed in '08' to Host Education Discussion Before South Carolina Debate; Campaign Drawing on YouTube to Raise Questions About Education
'ED in '08 Joins with the National Council of La Raza to Discuss a New National Poll of Latino Voters
PRESS RELEASE -- July 19, 2007 - 'ED in '08 Joins with the National Council of La Raza to Discuss a New National Poll of Latino Voters
Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer to Address Education Industry Association
PRESS RELEASE -- July 18, 2007 - Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer to Address Education Industry Association
ED in ‘08 Reaching Out to Caucus Goers at 2007 Straw Poll
PRESS RELEASE -- August 9, 2007 - ED in ‘08 Reaching Out to Caucus Goers at 2007 Straw Poll
ED in 08: Presidential Candidates at NEA Convention Neglecting Crucial K-12 Reforms
PRESS RELEASE -- July 3, 2007 - ED in 08: Presidential Candidates at NEA Convention Neglecting Crucial K-12 Reforms
Candidates First Real Discussion of Education Shows Progress but More Work Needs To Be Done on Comprehensive Solutions
PRESS RELEASE -- June 28, 2007 - Candidates First Real Discussion of Education Shows Progress but More Work Needs To Be Done on Comprehensive Solutions
Former Governors Vilsack and Ray Lead Hawkeye State Kick-Off of National K-12 Education Reform Campaign
PRESS RELEASE - June 26, 2007 -- Former Governors Vilsack and Ray Lead Hawkeye State Kick-Off of National K-12 Education Reform Campaign
Former Governors Vilsack and Ray Join Bipartisan Group of Iowa Leaders to Challenge Presidential Candidates to Make K-12 Education Reform a Top Priority
PRESS RELEASE -- June 21, 2007 -- Former Governors Vilsack and Ray Join Bipartisan Group of Iowa Leaders to Challenge Presidential Candidates to Make K-12 Education Reform a Top Priority
Romer to Urge U.S. Conference of Mayors to Make Education Reform a Top Priority as Leaders Meet with Presidential Hopefuls
PRESS RELEASE -- June, 21, 2007 -- Romer to Urge U.S. Conference of Mayors to Make Education Reform a Top Priority as Leaders Meet with Presidential Hopefuls
Statement from Roy Romer on New Report Finding that 1.2 Million Students Will Dropout This Year
PRESS RELEASE -- June 12, 2007 - Statement from Roy Romer on New Report Finding that 1.2 Million Students Will Dropout This Year.
“F” Candidates Fail Voters’ Leadership Test on Core of Economic Security
PRESS RELEASE -- June 5, 2007 - “F” Candidates Fail Voters’ Leadership Test on Core of Economic Security.
Leadership Test: Which G.O.P. Candidates Will Address the Key to Economic Security of America's Families Tonight?
PRESS RELEASE -- June 5, 2007 -- Leadership Test: Which G.O.P. Candidates Will Address the Key to Economic Security of America's Families Tonight?
Leaders of the ED in 08 Campaign Urge America's Voters to Challenge Presidential Candidates to Address the Nation's Education Crisis
PRESS RELEASE -- June 2, 3007 -- Strong American Schools' "Ed in 08" Campaign Chairman
Roy Romer issued the following statement, urging all voters in New Hampshire and across the country to ask candidates why they are not talking about improving America's
schools.
Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer Urges Presidential Candidates to Address K-12 Education Reforms
PRESS RELEASE -- May 21, 2007 - Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer Urges Presidential Candidates to Address K-12 Education Reforms
No Room for ED? Insufficient Attention to Education Issues in Tonight's Debate
PRESS RELEASE -- May 15, 2007 - No Room for ED? Insufficient Attention to Education Issues in Tonight's Debate
Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer to Address National Summit on America's Silent Dropout Epidemic
PRESS RELEASE -- May 8, 2007 - Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer to Address National Summit on America's Silent Dropout Epidemic
Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins 'ED in '08' Co-Chair Eli Broad to Discuss Importance of Education Reform
PRESS RELEASE -- May 4, 2007 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins 'ED in '08' Co-Chair Eli Broad to Discuss Importance of Education Reform
Before GOP Debate, 'ED in '08 Campaign', MTV, and California High School Students Discuss Education and Issue 'Wake-Up Call' to Voters
PRESS RELEASE -- May 3, 2007 - Before GOP Debate, 'ED in '08 Campaign', MTV, and California High School Students Discuss Education and Issue 'Wake-Up Call' to Voters
Strong American Schools Campaign Launches to Promote Education Reform in 2008 Presidential Election
PRESS RELEASE - April 25, 2007 - Strong American Schools Campaign Launches to Promote Education Reform in 2008 Presidential Election
Former Governor Roy Romer to Education Commission of the States: Urge the Presidential Candidates to Address America's Education Crisis
PRESS RELEASE -- November 5, 2007 - Former Governor Roy Romer to Education Commission of the States: Urge the Presidential Candidates to Address America's Education Crisis
