Citizenship Education Task Force

April 11, 2006

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Room 105 Cross Building

AGENDA

1:00pm Welcome & Introductions

1:10pm Update on the national campaign to restore the civic mission of schools

1:30pm The Maine Readiness for College, Career and Citizenship Campaign

The Maine Readiness Campaign is one aspect of the $1.9M grant to the Department of Education to support high school reform efforts in Maine. The grant is funded by the Gates Foundation, and administered through the National Governors Association. The Readiness Campaign will involve several significant public engagement efforts, including a statewide media campaign, regional leadership trainings and community mobilization and assistance. The Task Force is uniquely positioned to contribute to and strengthen the “3^rd C” of this work.

Presenter: Kay Rand, Campaign Manager

2:15pm Youth Involvement

-Update: Maine Legislative Youth Advisory Council

-Update: Youth Voting Media Project

-Discussion about a Fall 2006 Youth Summit

3:00pm Break

3:15pm Update: Maine Learning Results Review Process

Presenter: Anita Bernhardt, Coordinator, Maine Learning Results Review

3:30pm Task Force Accomplishments & Upcoming Activities

4:00pm Adjourn