Published: 10-17-07
(Arlington Texas) State Representative Diane Patrick (R-Arlington) hosted the first annual Educational Policy Summit on Tuesday October 9 2007 at The University of Texas at Arlington. Over 150 north Texas education & business leaders attended the Summit which provided the opportunity for attendees to discuss important educational policy issues.The University of Texas at Arlington President Jim Spaniolo welcomed those in attendance and Dean of Education Dr. Jeanne Gerlach presented an overview of PK-16 initiatives.
General Session speakers featured Senate Public Education Chair Florence Shapiro House Public Education Vice-Chair Bill Zedler and State Board of Education member and former Chair Geraldine Miller. Arlington Chamber of Commerce representative Michael Glaspie and Arlington School Board President Jim Ash also addressed the assembly.Break-Out Session topics included Charter Schools English As A Second Language Technology In Schools School-To-Work Accountability & Assessment and Learning Differences.
Attendees participated in round-table discussions and policy priorities were reported to Representative Patrick upon conclusion. Retired teacher Beverly Reynolds gave closing remarks and received a standing ovation for her humorous recount of her life as a teacher.
Representative Diane Patrick who serves on both the House Public Education and Higher Education Committees gave a brief wrap-up of the Summit. “What an encouragement to see the strong interest in addressing education issues for our state. I look forward to working towards the priorities expressed at this year’s Summit.”
Representative Diane Patrick who serves on both the House Public Education and Higher Education Committees gave a brief wrap-up of the Summit. “What an encouragement to see the strong interest in addressing education issues for our state. I look forward to working towards the priorities expressed at this year’s Summit.”
