May 14th
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Screening of the new education documentary film, Two Million Minutes, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers.
May 15th
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introduction of Opening Panel
Governor Roy Romer, Chairman of the ED in 08 Campaign
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Plenary Panel #1
Shaping Education Reform: The Issues Ahead
- What should education policy look like in the next administration? What are the most urgent reforms that need to take shape? What obstacles will the next administration face in education reform?
- Q&A with the audience
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Chris Gabrieli of National Center on Time & Learning, Introduction of his new book Time to Learn
11:30 a.m. Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Lunch Buffet
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Speaker: Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Interview Row and Blogging Time: Speakers and panelists available to interview
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Plenary Panel #2
Blogging the Election: Breaking Through the Noise
- How successful have blogs been in shaping issues in the 2008 election? What strategies have blooggers been able to use to break through the traditional media?
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session - Choice of two topics:
1. The Role of Education Blogs at the Grassroots
- How have you been able to use the internet to garner interest and support for your issue? What can others who want to get the word out learn from your experience? How influential has your blog been in impacting the education debate?
2. Blogging from the Trenches: Reports from Inside the Education System
- What challenges have you faced as you have blogged from inside the education system? How do you get your voice heard? What impact has your blogging had?
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closing and Awards Ceremony