WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) will host a listening session with public school superintendents in her district on Friday, April 19, 2013.  At the Congresswoman’s invitation, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit the district on that date and participate in a closed-door conversation with the superintendents. Local educators will have an opportunity to present their concerns and receive an update from Secretary Duncan on President Obama’s priorities and proposals, including the budget for education. In addition, USDA Deputy Under Secretary, Janey Thornton, will join the Secretary and Congresswoman Fudge to answer any questions pertaining to school nutrition.  Press availability with the Secretary and the Congresswoman will immediately follow the meeting at Corporate College in Warrensville Heights. 

Details are as follows:

WHO:  Congresswoman Fudge, U.S. Education Secretary Duncan, USDA Deputy Under Secretary Janey Thornton, Superintendents and Chief Executive Officers from school districts within the 11^th Congressional District

WHAT:  Media availability with Sec. Duncan and Congresswoman Fudge following the  Ohio Eleventh Congressional District Superintendents Meeting (closed press) at Corporate College              

WHERE:  Room 234, Corporate College, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

WHEN:   Press Availability between 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm, immediately following the Superintendents meeting

PARKING:   For convenient parking closest to the event location, please use the Executive Level Parking area, (follow sign that says Additional Parking, Executive Level).  This is located at the back of the building (farthest from Richmond Road) and up one level behind the regular parking area. 

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