On Friday, September 14, 2012, Chapman University is pleased to announce the
Fourth Annual Closing th
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e Latino Achievement Gap Summit
(CLAG)
. This year’s theme is
“En Colaboracción
– A Call for United Action” and will begin at 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Chapman University in Beckman Hall, room 404.

The purpose of this summit is to provide an opportunity to discuss the many ways in which Orange County schools, leaders, teachers, parents, and community partners can act together to close the achievement and opportunity gap for Latino students.  This is “a call for united action” to create possibilities for Latinos to learn and thrive within our schools.

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Edward James Olmos, outstanding actor and avid education advocate, and the Honorable Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, dedicated public servant and great supporter of public education, have agreed to serve as Honorary Chairs for this year’s Summit.

This year’s keynote speakers include, Dr. Alma Flor Ada, Gustavo Arellano and Mildred García, Ed.D., President, CSU Fullerton.

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