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‘Education Nation' tour plans stop in Atlanta

By Jaime Sarrio
April 25, 2012

Top education leaders from the city and state will participate in "Education Nation Atlanta," a national tour organized by NBC News to create a dialogue about education issues across the country. The event begins May 4 with an opening ceremony attended by Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta Superintendent Erroll Davis and Georgia Superintendent John Barge. A teacher town hall is planned for May 6, and a panel discussion on preparing students for the workforce will take place May 7. For details, go to www.EducationNation.com.

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