On February 15, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Ohio Grantmakers Forum, and Achieve are hosting “Embracing the Common Core: Helping Students Thrive,” an important conversation about Ohio’s adoption and implementation of the Common Core Academic Standards.
Speakers include:
- Melissa Cardena, director of academic quality and assurances for the Ohio Board of Regents;
- Mike Cohen, president of Achieve;
- Steve Dackin, superintendent of Reynoldsburg City Schools;
- Chester E. Finn, Jr., president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute;
- Eric Gordon, CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan Schools;
- Stan Heffner, state superintendent of public instruction;
- Debe Terhar, president of the State Board of Education; and
- Deb Tully, director of professionals issues for the Ohio Federation of Teachers.
The event will be held Wednesday, February 15, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Hyatt Regency, Delaware Ball Room, 350 N. High Street, Columbus. (Note, this is a different location than previously announced; however, the Hyatt Regency is connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and should be convenient to anyone who has already made hotel or other travel accommodations.) Register online today!