Opening Plenary Session

Tuesday, July 12, 2016
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Grand Ballroom

Welcome

Ross Santy, Associate Commissioner, Administrative Data Division
National Center for Education Statistics
Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

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Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Dr. John B. King, Jr., Secretary of Education

Ruth Neild, Deputy Director for Policy and Research
Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

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Keynote Speech

Dr. John B. King, Jr., U.S. Secretary of Education

Reflecting on the progress that states and schools have made over the past seven years, U.S. Secretary of Education John King will speak about the challenges that remain and the opportunity that the new Every Student Succeeds Act creates to improve equity and opportunity for all students. A former teacher, principal, and New York State Education Commissioner, he will share his perspective on the important role of high-quality data and robust data systems in enhancing accountability and driving informed decisionmaking and evidence-based practices at every level.

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Announcements

Ross Santy, Associate Commissioner, Administrative Data Division
National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences
U.S. Department of Education