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Media Advisory and Photo Op: The UAlbany-Albany High School Alliance for Young Talent Will Announce a New Joint Effort at Second Annual "Teach-Out"

Contacts:
Catherine Herman (518) 956-8150, University at Albany
Matt Leon (518) 475-6065, City School District of Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 17, 2006)

What:
The UAlbany-Albany High School Alliance for Young Talent will announce a new joint effort at second annual "Teach-out" at Albany High School.

Who:
James Anderson, Vice President for Student Success and Vice Provost for Institutional Assessment and Diversity, University at Albany
Eva Joseph, Superintendent, City School District of Albany
Maxine Fantroy-Ford, Interim Principal, Albany High School

When:
Wednesday, October 18, 2006,
9:00 a.m. – Alliance Announcement
9:40 a.m. – "Teach Out"

Where:
Albany High School, 700 Washington Avenue, Main Office Conference Room

The City School District of Albany serves more than 9,000 students in 18 schools: eleven elementary schools, three middle schools, a Pre-K-8 school, one comprehensive high school, and a variety of alternative secondary level programs. Our mission is to prepare all of our students for full and effective participation in our increasingly technological society. The City School District of Albany is in the midst of the most extensive school renovation and building program in the city's history. We are continually breaking new ground in our educational programming. We are tackling our problems with new and effective strategies. Most importantly, our students are enjoying a rich and rewarding education that will send them off superbly prepared to succeed in future endeavors. For more information, please visit www.albanyschools.org, or call (518) 475-6000.