How Donors Can Achieve Breakthroughs in K-12 Education
Co-sponsored with the Jackson Hole Institute
Snake River Lodge & Spa
Jackson Hole, WY
June 20 - 21, 2006
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An introduction to the challenges facing K-12 education in America today, breakthroughs in education reform, and opportunities for donors who want to achieve an excellent education for every child. Conference opens with dinner on Tuesday, June 20 and concludes with dinner on Wednesday, June 21.
Program Agenda
Tuesday, June 20
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration & Reception
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dinner
Welcome
George Harris, board chair, Jackson Hole Institute
Adam Meyerson, president, The Philanthropy Roundtable
Is there a Crisis in Our Nation’s Schools?
Introduction by Christy Walton
Howard L. Fuller, chairman, Black Alliance for Educational Options
Wednesday, June 21
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
The Schools We Need and How We Can Get More of Them
Mark Larson, school director, KIPP: Aspire Academy View Presentation
John Lock, president, Charter School Growth Fund
Moderator: Christopher Nelson, director of policy and programs, Pisces Foundation
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
How to Transform an Education System
William H. "Chip" Mellor, president, Institute for Justice
Michelle Rhee, executive director, The New Teacher Project (View Presentation)
Moderator: Gisèle Huff, executive director, Jaquelin Hume Foundation
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Break
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
The Emerging Left-Right Consensus on School Reform
James Peyser, partner, NewSchools Venture Fund (View Presentation)
Whitney R. Tilson, founder, Democrats for Education Reform (View Presentation)
Discussion led by Stephanie Saroki, senior director of K-12 education programs, The Philanthropy Roundtable
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Recreation
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reception
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dinner
How Donors Can Achieve Breakthroughs in K-12 Education
Introduction by Stephen Friess, president, Jackson Hole Institute
Clint Bolick, president & general counsel, Alliance for School Choice
Alex Cranberg, chairman, Aspect Management Corporation
Closing Remarks
Stephen Friess, president, Jackson Hole Institute
