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July 15, 2007

 

      ICS Named Partner for National Education Association Minority  Community Outreach Program Launched at their 2007 Annual  Representative Assembly  
 

ICS was selected to partner with the National Education Association (NEA) in its Minority Community Outreach (MCO) Program targeting various ethnic communities including the Caribbean American, African immigrant and Hispanic communities.   The  MCO was launched at the NEA Annual Representative Assembly.  ICS President was among the 20 guests representing various community organizations invited to participate in a Breakfast meeting to discuss the social marketing campaign, as well as to attend the Main Event on the Floor.  

Claire Nelson, ICS President states “The importance of ensuring that our communitiy is aware of the issues related to public education and the necessity to empower parents from our community cannot be overstated.  We look forward to working with NEA to ensure that we help our community to navigate and promote the public education system across the country.   ICS affiliates in NY, GA and FL will support the execution of the local outreach efforts.

      The National Education Association Representative Assembly (RA) is NEA's highest  decision-making body. With over 9,000 delegates, it is also the world's largest  democratic, deliberative body.

      The RA is convened every July during the Annual Meeting. The first two days are  devoted to discussions, conferences, and exhibits—but the highlight is the  Representative Assembly itself. During this important event, delegates debate issues  that impact American public education, elect top officers, and set policy for the 3.2  million-member Association. 
 

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