LAUSD SUPERINTENDENT, ADMIRAL DAVID BREWER, DELIVERS ???1ST YEAR REPORT CARD???

Los Angeles, CA ??" Friday, November 2, 2007 ??" As part of its ongoing Education Series, TOWN HALL LOS ANGELES welcomes Admiral David Brewer, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at a breakfast address in the Omni Los Angeles Hotel. Angelenos have the opportunity to ask Brewer about his ???1^st Year Report Card.

When discussing increasing graduation rates Brewer stated, ???We are working aggressively to reduce our dropout rate???By tapping into students' peer networks and enlisting widespread community support we are redoubling our efforts to ensure that every student graduates college-prepared and career-ready.???

Brewer was unanimously selected by the LAUSD Board of Education to become the 46^th Superintendent. A retired Three-Star Vice Admiral, Brewer currently oversees the largest public works project in the US, a $19.3 billion voter-approved transformation for new school construction and to improve existing facilities.

LAUSD is comprised of over 800 schools, 77,000 employees, and operates a $7.5 billion budget. Brewer described transforming the organization accordingly, ???Changing the system will require moral fortitude and courage. But the bottom line is that failure is not an option.??? 

Brewer???s appearance before Town Hall is supported through the generosity of SAGE Publications. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets. Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide range of subject areas, including business, social sciences, humanities, science, technology, and medicine.

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All accredited members of the media are invited to cover this event.