Mistique Cano (LCCR) 202-263-2882
Adrien Seybert (National Urban League) 212-558-5315
Lisa Navarette (NCLR) 202-776-1744

Oct 9, 2007

** 10/9 Press Call at 3:30pm Eastern**
Email Cano@civilrights.org for dial-in number & passcode

Civil Rights Leaders to discuss NCLB Hurdles on Press Call

Washington, DC – Immediately following a Tuesday afternoon meeting with President Bush and Education Secretary Spellings to discuss the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), civil rights leaders and education experts will hold a press call to discuss key provisions in NCLB, including:

• Assessments of schools and students
• Critical provisions for English language learners
• Availability of Supplemental Educational Services
• High school reform and the graduation rate crisis
• Chronic under-funding of the legislation

These civil rights leaders, all supporters of NCLB, will be available to talk about important elements in the bill as well as a Congressional strategy for bipartisan support that rises above politics and focuses on the need to implement high academic standards for America’s school kids.

WHO:	Wade Henderson, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights President Janet Murguía, National Council of La Raza President Marc Morial, National Urban League President William L.Taylor, Citizens’ Commission on Civil Rights Chairman
WHAT:	Press Conference Call with Civil Rights Leaders following White House Meeting on No Child Left Behind
WHEN:	Tuesday, October 9th at 3:30 PM eastern
WHERE:	Email Cano@civilrights.org for dial-in number and passcode

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