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Teach For America Atlanta Alumni Summit
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Georgia Tech
Student Center
350 Ferst Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30318
www.studentcenter.gatech.edu
Atlanta alumni gathered on December 5, 2009 to hear and learn from each other, in addition to other leaders in education, policy, and a variety of professional arenas. The day provided a forum for alumni to reconnect with colleagues, access skills and knowledge in specific fields of expertise, and network with hundreds of professionals who are deeply committed to our mission and education reform in Atlanta.
| Program at a glance | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. |
Welcome and Opening Remarks The day began with a celebration of the progress we have made across the Atlanta region, dialogue about the current state of affairs of children in Georgia, and identification of opportunities for alumni to be more actively involved. Our morning panel, "We're in the Race, but Are We Moving Fast Enough?" aimed to answer the questions: What issues does our educational system continue to confront that are holding our children back? What needs to be done to tear down the walls so that our students can achieve at nationally competitive levels? Click here to view session description » |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Morning Sessions Morning sessions focused on advancing our collective thinking - pushing us to explore topics central to closing the achievement gap. We engaged important, diverse perspectives - from each other and from other leaders in education, academia, politics, community activism, and beyond. Specific sessions addressed political involvement, teacher and school leadership, the persistence of segregation in our city and schools, and career exploration. Click here to view session descriptions » |
| 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch and Open Networking |
| 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Sessions Afternoon sessions included both panel and workshop sessions relevant to alumni interests in educational reform as well as professional development. Specific sessions addressed policy and advocacy, social enterprise, Teach For America's diversity efforts, and managing high-performing organizations. Click here to view session descriptions » |
| 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. |
Closing Our closing panel focused on the role each of us must play in closing the achievement gap for our children. Panelists from a variety of fields outside of education discussed the lessons they have learned about child welfare, the impact an individual can have, and the collective energy necessary to positively change things forever. Click here to view session description » |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Reception Fellow alumni and guests joined together to celebrate the progress and potential of our collective impact. |
Questions? Email heather.webb@teachforamerica.org
