Information/Schedule Subject to Change
(All times local)

Sunday, Nov. 15

Will appear on NBC's Meet the Press, along with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, to discuss their joint three-city tour to expose educational challenges, highlight bold reforms and rally support for greater transparency and accountability in all schools.

Monday, Nov. 16

1:45-2:30 p.m.
Remarks, classroom visits and a press conference with U.S. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer about the importance of early learning and community schools, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School (a Judy Center), 4800 Lancaster Circle, Waldorf, Md.

Tuesday, Nov. 17

8:25-9 a.m.
Remarks at the Association of Public and Land-grant Institutions' 2009 annual meeting, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

11 a.m. - Noon
Brief remarks and a photo opportunity as the Secretary takes a turn as a cafeteria worker at the National Education Association's 88th American Education Week event commemorating Education Support Professionals Day, John Adams Elementary School, 5651 Rayburn Ave., Alexandria, Va.

4:45-5:20 p.m.
Remarks about the Early Education Challenge Fund and the Department's early education agenda at the annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Thursday, Nov. 19

2:15-3 p.m.
Remarks and Q&A, followed by press availability at the 2009 annual convention of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, Indianapolis Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.

Friday, Nov. 20

Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Tour and classroom visits at An Achievable Dream Academy (elementary) with Rep. Bobby Scott, 726 16th St., Newport News, Va.

1- 2:20 p.m.
Listening and Learning Tour event followed by press availability with Rep. Bobby Scott at An Achievable Dream High School, 5720 Marshall Ave., Newport News, Va.