National Education Policy Leaders to Speak at Emerging Issues Forum

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Ginny T. Inman

Office: (919) 515-9254

Cell: (252) 560-5955

NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY LEADERS TO SPEAK AT EMERGING ISSUES FORUM

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RALEIGH, NC – National educational experts and policy leaders will join North Carolina leaders to discuss how teacher quality impacts educational outcomes at the 29th annual Emerging Issues Forum: Teachers and the Great Economic Debate on February 10-11, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Each year NCSU’s Institute for Emerging Issues host national and international leaders to discuss a public policy topic. This year’s Forum, Teachers and the Great Economic Debate, brings experts with divergent points of view to examine this topic. In addition, over 150 k-12 educators and administrators from across North Carolina will be active members of the discussion as “Teacher Ambassadors” and education representatives due to the generous funding from the Belk Foundation and the Goodnight Foundation.

“At NCSU, we want to encourage research and open discussion of topics that impact our world,” said Chancellor Woodson.

Research has proven that highly effective educators better prepare students for higher education and the workforce. Forum attendees will participate in discussion and develop action items for North Carolina.

“Each year, IEI has identified a topic that has meaning and directly relates to North Carolina’s economic competitiveness. Highly effective teachers have a direct and lasting impact on our state’s economy,” said Anita Brown-Graham, director of the Institute for Emerging Issues.

Although the Forum is sold out, live streaming is available from the IEI website at

The full list of speakers can be accessed here and the complete agenda can be accessed here. For additional information about the Institute for Emerging Issues, visit

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MEDIA

Media wishing to coordinate one-on-one interviews should contact IEI’s Communications team or Ginny Inmanor Greer Beaty at (919) 515-9254 before the event or (252)560-5955 and (919)601-6946 the day of the event.

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FORUM BACKGROUND:

Established in 2002, the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is a public policy organization dedicated to North Carolina’s future competitiveness. By supporting collaboration among individuals from all sectors and areas of the state, IEI builds an enduring capacity for progress. For more information on IEI’s work, visit

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