Policy analyst to explore politics of K-12 education

A free, public address by policy analyst Michael W. Kirst will highlight the School of Education’s annual celebration of American Education Week, Nov. 14-20.

He will speak on “The Politics of American Education” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Great Hall of Memorial Union. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; no tickets are required.

Drawing from his years of experience in government policymaking, Kirst will discuss successive waves of federal and state policies to improve K-12 schools, provide a thoughtful perspective on the No Child Left Behind Act and suggest what’s coming next in school reform.

Kirst is a professor of education and business administration at Stanford University and co-director of Policy Analysis for California.

The School of Education will sponsor a variety of activities during American Education Week, which is a nationwide celebration of K-12 schools. For more information, call 265-7875.