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Anniversary of "A Nation at Risk" Education Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action, Accountability

(Baltimore, MD, April 22, 2008) – In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the “A Nation at Risk,” Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., senior vice president for education outreach for Sylvan Learning, has issued the following statement:

“Today marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Commission on Excellence in Education’s report, “A Nation at Risk.” This prominent report called for change in our nation’s educational system in 1983.

“This anniversary should stand as a reminder to all American schools, teachers, parents and students. There are still concerns in the U.S. public education system despite the government’s attempt at educational reform with programs like No Child Left Behind. After the report release, there was much discussion about the goals of schools, the roles of parents, and the responsibilities of teachers and even students. These issues continue to be addressed today - 25 years later. There needs to be a continued interest in the teaching, and the resulting learning, of content and skills. Today should reminder us of the importance of accountability in our school systems with administrators, teachers and students working together.

“This report was a call to action to our country’s elected officials, teachers and parents. Our children have to possess the skills required to be successful in this ever-changing global economy. If the past 25 years have taught us anything, it is the speed at which knowledge increases and changes. American students need the content and skills to be ready to face these new and increasing challenges,” Dr. Bavaria said.

Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D, has nearly forty years of education experience, in both the public and private sectors, including classroom teaching, district administration and more than a decade with Sylvan Learning where educators partner with schools to address students’ academic needs.

Dr. Bavaria is available to speak to the media about “A Nation at Risk” on the topics related to public, private and supplemental education.

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For more information, contact:
Jennifer Gaegler, Sylvan Learning Center
(410) 843-8928
jennifer.gaegler@sylvanlearning.com