U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Continues ARPstars Tour to Highlight American Rescue Plan Investments for Students in Ohio

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Continues ARPstars Tour to Highlight American Rescue Plan Investments for Students in Ohio

Visit includes tour of Columbus summer program, and panel discussion with educators, Mayor, and local leaders focused on students’ pandemic recovery through American Rescue Plan funding
Contact:   Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
Event Date 1 : June 17, 2022 - 9:30am
Event Date 2 : June 17, 2022 - 10:00am

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten continues her “ARPstars” tour and travels to Columbus, Ohio to visit with community leaders and educators to highlight American Rescue Plan investments helping students recover.

The Deputy Secretary will tour summer programming for 5-12 year-olds that promotes development of life skills and self-esteem in partnership with Ohio State University, at the Linden Community Center. She will remain there for a panel discussion with educators and community leaders about ARP investments, including those impacting K-12 schools through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER), and The Columbus Promise, an initiative that provides college funding for Columbus City Schools graduates. Time permitting, the Deputy Secretary will take a few questions following the panel.

Press: This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email pressrsvp@ed.gov.

Event 1
Who :

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten and community leaders

What :

Tour of summer programming at Linden Community Center
Press:This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email pressrsvp@ed.gov.
When :

9:30 – 10 a.m. ET (Time is subject to change)

Where :

Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave, Columbus, OH

Event 2
Who :

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther
Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin
Columbus City Schools Superintendent Talisa Dixon
Columbus State Community College President David Harrison
Future Ready Columbus CEO Jane Leach
Columbus City Council President Pro Tem and Education Committee Chair Elizabeth Brown
President of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners Erica Crawley

What :

Panel Discussion on American Rescue Plan investments and The Columbus Promise
Press:This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering this event, please email pressrsvp@ed.gov.
When :

10 – 10:40 a.m. ET (Time is subject to change)

Where :

Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave, Columbus, OH


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