U.S. Department of Education TV show to feature NCAC

MEDIA ADVISORY

EVENT DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 8 p.m. ET

Contact: Jim Bradshaw

(202) 401-2310 or jim.bradshaw@ed.gov
         
TUESDAY TV SHOW: OPENING THE DOORS TO A QUALITY COLLEGE EDUCATION

The U.S. Department of Education's monthly TV show, "Education News Parents Can Use," examines Tuesday how the recently passed stimulus package, proposed budget and other resources will help increase access to higher education for thousands of Americans.

The program will be carried from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on the Dish Network, dozens of PBS stations and numerous cable outlets.  Other broadcast, cable and satellite channels will air the show on a tape-delayed basis.  A complete listing of viewing options is available at www.ed.gov/edtv.  In addition, the program will be archived as a webcast at www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/.
 

WHO:     U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Education Robert Shireman

                Jamie Merisotis, President & CEO, Lumina Foundation for Education

            Nicole Farmer Hurd, Executive Director, National College Advising Corps

            Joyce Smith, CEO, National Association for College Admission Counseling

            Tina Bloomer, Workforce Education Policy Associate, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

            Joseph Bell, Director Upward Bound, Howard University


WHAT:   Broadcast of the Education Department's monthly TV program, "Education News Parents Can Use." 

WHEN:          Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 8 p.m. ET

WEB SITE:   http://www.ed.gov/edtv/

Education News Parents Can Use is the U.S. Department of Education's monthly television series focusing on schools, learning and student success.  It airs live via satellite the third Tuesday of each month during the school year, offering parents and others vital information about getting involved in children's learning.  For more on the program and access to archived shows, please visit www.ed.gov/edtv.
 
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Education News Parents Can Use - Final Segment from Lumina Foundation for Education on Vimeo.