Perspectives on the role of the federal government in public education

Session Submission Type: Special Event

Abstract

The purpose of this session is to synthesize and generate ideas about the role of the federal government in PK-12 public education. After a brief introduction highlighting the structure and history of the federal government's role in PK-12 publication education, we will present a panel discussion with Q&A. Each panelist has been invited to provide specific insight into the historical and ongoing policy conversations most relevant to their areas of expertise.

Content Area

• LRA Annual Conference

Chair

• Danielle Dennis, University of South Florida

Discussant

• Anne McGill-Franzen, University of Tennessee

Presenters

• Rachael Gabriel, University of Connecticut

• Richard L Allington, University of Tennessee

• J. Gregory McVerry, Southern Connecticut State University

• Mark Conley, University of Memphis

• Kathy Champeau, Wisconsin State Reading Association