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Is there any reason these town meetings can't (also) be held over the ILN?
Our satellite system in down and not worth fixing, but I'd like to be part
of these types of converstations.
At 08:27 AM 3/28/02 -0500, you wrote:
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>April Satellite Town Meeting
>"Improving America's High Schools:
>Preparing America's Future"
>Tuesday, April 16, 2002 8-9 PM EASTERN
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>
>The demands of a competitive economy and flexible workplace require
>every American youth to acquire solid academic preparation for an
>effective transition from high school to postsecondary education and
>then to the workplace. No matter what type of degree or certification,
>or what type of school -- whether a four-year college or university, a
>community college, or a trade school -- continuing education past high
>school graduation is the key to expanding individual career
>opportunities and success in the 21st century economy.
>
>Yet, there are many challenges American high schools face to adequately
>prepare students for the future. The National Assessment of Educational
>Progress shows 12th grade achievement declining at the same time that
>the national dropout rate is increasing. There are still millions of
>high school youth who are reading at very low levels, despite
>significant advances in our understanding of how children learn to read.
>And, although more students are going to college, too many students need
>to take remedial courses and almost half drop out by the end of their
>second year.
>
>American high schools must be held accountable for raising the academic
>achievement for all students. The April Satellite Town Meeting will
>explore how communities around the country are working to ensure all
>high school students possess the academic and technical skills necessary
>to successfully transition to college and enter meaningful careers.
>During the hour, Under Secretary Hickok and his panel of experts from
>communities across the country will explore such questions as....
>
>* In what ways can we increase academic rigor and ensure all students
>are equipped for success in college?
>* What role do standards and assessments play in ensuring all students
>are prepared for college and careers?
>* How can we teach reading to high school youth and improve their
>literacy skills?
>* What are the best examples of high schools, community colleges and
>universities working together to provide meaningful postsecondary
>options for students?
>* How do smaller and more personal school environments help support and
>stimulate student learning and create meaningful connections with
>adults?
>* In what ways can internships, project-based learning, and technology
>help enrich and improve the high school curriculum?
>* What type of student support mechanisms and programs are successful in
>helping all students meet academic standards upon graduation?
>
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>
>* To access our ON-LINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM,
>visit http://registerevent.ed.gov and register for the
>monthly show OR select the "SERIES OPTION" to register
>for the remainder of the 2001-2002 Town Meeting season.
>
>* If you are uncertain if you have registered for a
>specific Town Meeting or the series, enter your
>username and password after you have selected the
>registration button. The system will indicate if you
>have registered or it will prompt you to register for
>the option of your choice.
>
>* Upon registration, simply return to the description
>of this month's Town Meeting and use your username
>and password to access the coordinates. Do not hesitate
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>800-USA-LEARN if you experience any problems
>accessing the coordinates or need assistance.
>
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>Free Help Desk
>Ensure You Can Downlink the Satellite Town Meeting
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>
>We are offering free technical assistance to
>help position satellite dishes to receive the
>KU or C Band transmission. This will help you
>ensure you can watch the Satellite Town Meeting!
>
>WHO SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SERVICE?
>* If you have experienced difficulty downlinking
>the Satellite Town Meeting just once or periodically
>* If you want to ensure you have dish adjusted
>in the proper location prior to the test time
>* If you are uncertain about the coordinates,
>or unable to locate them
>
>IS THERE A COST?
>No, there is no cost. This is a free service
>provided by the US Department of Education to
>ensure our customers can downlink the Satellite
>Town Meetings. We only require that you be
>registered for the Town Meeting. If you are
>not registered, please hit the "Registration
>Homepage" button on the top of this page.
>
>WHEN CAN YOU CALL?
>The desk is available ONE WEEK PRIOR,
>during work days, 9am - 5pm Eastern.
>The desk will also be available all day on 04/16/02,
>the day of the Satellite Town Meeting broadcast.
>On that day ONLY you will be able to receive
>assistance until 9pm Eastern, when the broadcast
>is over.
>
>PLEASE have the make and model of the receiver
>handy to help the technicians assist you better.
>
>WHAT IS THE PHONE NUMBER?
>PHONE NUMBER IS: 954-838-0900, extension 3
>
>***The Satellite Town Meeting is produced in
>partnership with the National Alliance of Business,
>U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Committee for
>Economic Development, with support from the Bayer
>Foundation, Target Stores, Riverdeep Interactive
>Learning and the Procter & Gamble Fund. Broadcast
>and cable partners include Discovery Communications,
>the Public Broadcasting Service, HeadsUp Network!
>and Channel One. Use, duplication and distribution
>of the Satellite Town Meeting is free and unrestricted.***
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