Education and the Economy to be Discussed at Bright Minds Foundation Event, Feb. 9

February 7th, 2017

Members of the media are invited to “Education and the Economy—Locally and Globally,” an event featuring experts highlighting the links between education and the local, national and global economy. The event will be held on Thursday, February 9, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., at Turf Valley Conference Center in Ellicott City.

Speakers will offer unique and expert perspectives on college and career readiness, benchmarking Howard County public schools against the world’s best, and the need for an economy driven by a highly educated work force and a high quality school system.

WHO: Renee A. Foose, Ed.D., Superintendent, Howard County Public School System, Peter Kannam, Managing Partner, America Achieves, Brandon Busteed, Executive Director, Education and Workforce Development, Gallup

WHAT: Education and the Economy—Locally and Globally

WHEN: Thursday, February 9, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Turf Valley Conference Center, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042

BACKGROUND: The Bright Minds Foundation, in conjunction with the Howard County Public School System, is hosting its second annual event for the education and the business communities. The Bright Minds Foundation supports education, aspirations and the opportunity to succeed for all students in Howard County public schools. For more information, visit www.brightmindsfoundation.org.

Tickets including luncheon are $75 and available at www.brightmindsfoundation.org.

Media are invited to cover the event at no charge and may RSVP to publicinfo@hcpss.org.