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Setting the Agenda for Education

Hilton New York, New York City
October 24-27, 2007

Forum 2007 was an unparalleled opportunity to discuss important issues affecting education. Professionals from schools and colleges across the nation and around the world gathered for professional enrichment and to share ideas with a wide range of peers, from superintendents, teachers, and counselors, to presidents, faculty, and admissions and financial aid officers.

The discussions at the conference sought to ensure that improving the education of all students is a national priority in light of the upcoming 2008 presidential election.  Plenary speeches and other sessions examined the most pressing concerns on the state and federal levels, including advocacy, access to higher education, and student preparation, and began to answer the following questions:

• Advocacy: What are the critical messages we must deliver to help policy-makers set the nation's priorities and support and strengthen the education system?
• Access: How can we expand higher education opportunities for all students? What changes must occur in secondary and postsecondary institutions to adapt to a challenging environment?
• Preparation: What skills must students learn, and what knowledge must students develop to succeed in college and become productive members of our twenty-first century economy?

Overview of Forum Days