Be sure to visit www.AFCPolicySummit.com to register or to learn more!
10: Juan Williams
He’s worked for The Washington Post, NPR, and now Fox
News and he’s personally interviewed every U.S. president since President
Ronald Reagan. Juan Williams is not only
one the nation’s leading journalists and political commentators, but he’s a
huge supporter of school choice. Calling
school choice, ‘the civil rights issue of our time,’ we’re excited to hear what
Williams has to say at our summit!
9: Jersey City
Only minutes away
from New York City, Jersey City could soon be providing educational opportunities
to students from low-income families and who attend the state’s worst
performing public schools. What better
place to talk school choice than a city fighting to get school choice options.
8: Research
The research on
school choice shows that these programs help children achieve a great
education. The AFC Policy Summit brings
the nation’s premiere experts on school choice to talk about their recent
findings. Research facts on school
choice will help advocates, elected officials, and supporters fight to enact
and expand school choice programs across the nation.
7: John T. Walton Champion for School Choice Award
The Alliance for
School Choice will present the John T. Walton Award for School Choice, an
annual award for a leader in the school choice movement. Named after the late John T. Walton, a
committed philanthropist and advocate for education reform, this year’s winner
exemplifies everything the award stands for, but you’ll have to come see who
the winner is yourself!
6: Voices of Determination
The new book by
Kevin P. Chavous, senior advisor to the American Federation for Children,
chronicles the stories of ten children who have overcome adversities to get an
education that transformed their lives.
Chavous will be signing copies of his new book at the Summit—a perfect
fit.
In between speeches
from our keynotes (keep reading below to see who will be speaking) and
informative panel sessions, a reception is planned to enable school choice
advocates and all our guests to speak with one another on school choice progress
across the nation. After all, progress
in one state is a breakthrough victory of everyone.
4: Newark Mayor Cory Booker
Democratic Newark
Mayor Cory Booker, a strong supporter of the Opportunity Scholarship Act in New
Jersey, will be giving a keynote address on how school choice programs
transform the lives of students from low-income families. And maybe he’ll give us some insight on his
heroic fire rescue.
3: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
New Jersey Governor
Chris Christie will once again renew his commitment not only to an education
reform package in the Garden State, but also the major piece of legislation
that Christie has called for to be passed this year: the Opportunity Scholarship Act. And maybe Christie will let us know his
future plans—and if a future run for president is in his sights.
2: Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
Hot off of signing
an historic statewide voucher program into law, Governor Bobby Jindal will be heading
to the Garden State to celebrate what is a breakthrough victory for hundreds of
thousands of Bayou students.
1: Children across the Country
The most important
reason to attend the AFC Summit is the children that benefit from these
programs. We’ll talk about the research
data, accountability standards, significant victories, but we’ll also talk
about how we can help thousands more children access the education of their
parents’ choice. Because that’s what all
education reform is about.
Don’t forget to
register for the AFC National Policy Summit, which will be
held Thursday, May 3 and Friday May 4 at the Westin Jersey City Newport in
Jersey City, NJ. The Summit is open to the public via registration. For more
information or to register to attend the Summit, please visit www.AFCPolicySummit.com.
- American Federation for Children | Alliance for School Choice, MSG
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