Business/Education Partnership Forum Newsletter

October 2006 - v1n2

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Note from the editor
• Top 5 articles/commentaries from September 2006
• Top 5 announcements from September 2006
• New resources
• Upcoming events

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On October 4, the US Chamber’s new Institute for Workforce Development kicks off its Education and Workforce Summit in Dallas TX. This event, known last year as the Business Education Network Summit, brings together leaders from government, businesses, business/education coalitions, and chambers to discuss education issues and share best practices. If you have not yet registered, you can find the agenda and all registration information here.

If you’re going to be there, drop me a line – I’d love to hear about what you’re doing. You can email me at brett@dehavillandassociates.com or call me at 704-944-3134. Thanks for your continued interest in building great business/education partnerships!

TOP 5 ARTICLES/COMMENTARIES FROM SEPTEMBER 2006

Selected to highlight business thinking on education or innovative approaches to engagement

• High-Tech High - Philadelphia Inquirer (September 8, 2006)
• Majoring in IBM - Wall Street Journal (September 12, 2006) - Subscription required
• An Interview with Cheryl Carrier, Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Program Manager, Ford Motor Company Fund - Education News (September 12, 2006)
• Transcript of The Fourth Annual No Child Left Behind Forum: Assessing Progress, Addressing Problems, Advancing Performance - Business Roundtable (September 20, 2006)
• Hospital, Schools To Develop Curriculum - Washington Post (September 28, 2006)

TOP 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 2006

Selected based on innovative nature or projected impact

• Bayer Announces Program Lineup for Stem Education Diversity Forum in September - Bayer press release (September 7, 2006)
• Oglebay Institute and Chase Launch Program to Give Thousands of Students Experiences in the Arts - Chase press release (September 19, 2006)
• Teen Summit to Combat Teen Driving Deaths and Save Lives - Allstate press release (September 21, 2006)
• D.A. Davidson & Co. Provides $1 Million to Student Investors - D.A. Davidson press release (September 25, 2006)
• Staples Launches The Third Invention Quest(R) and Calls On Kids to Think Big for Inaugural Invention Quest(R) Kids - Staples press release (September 26, 2006)

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NEW RESOURCES

The following resources have been highlighted on the Forum recently

• A Compendium of Best Practice K-12 STEM Education Programs - Report from Bayer - PDF File
• Corporate Investments in After School - Report from Corporate Voices for Working Families - PDF file
• Career Pathways: Aligning Public Resources to Support Individual and Regional Economic Advancement in the Knowledge Economy - Report from Workforce Strategy Center - PDF file

UPCOMING EVENTS

• US Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit – October 4-6, Dallas TX

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