Congressional Connection Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Collaborations, Videoconferencing.Tags: Congress, Cooperating School Districts, Education, George Miller, No Child Left Behind, Russ Carnahan
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Cooperating School Districts’ new Executive Director, Dr. John Urkevi
ch, has really embraced videoconferencing! This week, I’ve connected him and several St. Louis area superintendents to videoconferences with contacts in Jefferson City (DESE) and Washington D.C. (House of Representatives). Yesterday’s videoconference with Congressman Russ Carnahan (Representing the Third District of Missouri) and Congressman George Miller (Representing the Seventh District of California and Chairman, Committee of Education and Labor) was a success- a good connection (audio, picture, great!) and very interesting conversation on No Child Left Behind.
During the hour long videoconference, Rep. Carnahan talked a bit about CSD and education, and Rep. Miller introduced himself and discussed some of his work. Dr. Urkevich then introduced himself and gave more information on Cooperating School Districts. He, along with the superintendents , asked questions and gave comments on NCLB. Some issues raised included recognizing progress and accountability, the need for resources and funding, and emphasizing all children are different. Rep. Carnahan noted funding, flexibility and fairness are key. At the end of the hour, Rep. Miller had another meeting to attend. Dr. Urkevich and Rep. Carnahan spoke for a few more minutes, then we ended the meeting and disconnected the videoconference connection.
Ben Murray, (on Rep. Carnahan’s staff), helped get the v/c going on their end- many thanks! Jim McHugh, also on Rep. Carnahan’s staff, was in attendance at CSD and helped coordinate efforts (and was photographer!).
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