The public and the media are invited to attend a Hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Urban Education on November 3rd from 10am to 12:30pm at UCLA (James West Alumni Center Conference Room) to learn about successful urban education programs from schools and educational organizations.

Ten short presentations will be made by working practitioners highlighting effective programs and demonstrating supporting data. Critical areas such as: tutoring, charter schools, alternative approaches, college readiness, parent education and teacher training will be discussed. Each presenter will provide a description of his/her program, an examination of supporting data and respond to questions from Legislators.

Ultimately the committee will use the findings to propose legislation that would enable other schools throughout the state to replicate the best practices identified. The State has a great challenge ensuring that all students experience success and meet the nation’s highest educational standards. Students must graduate possessing the knowledge and skills to enable California to continue as a world economic and technological power. California’s public schools must ensure that all students are successful, regardless of race, language, ethnicity or gender. Sharing best practices can help provide success for more students.

The following members have been appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly to the Select Committee on Urban Education: Joe Coto (D-San Jose, Chair), Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar, Vice Chair), Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park), Hector DeLaTorre (D-South Gate), Mervyn Dymally (D-Compton), Bonnie Garcia (R-Cathedral City), Cindy Montañez (D-San Fernando), Alberto Torrico (D-Newark), Van Tran (R-Westminster).

Any questions about the hearing can be directed to Mike Welch in Assemblymember Coto’s Capitol office (916.319.2023, arlan.welch@asm.ca.gov)