Thank you all for coming today. Im Education Research fellow at the American Enterprise institute. Thank everyone who is joining us here today, also, those who are joining on livestream and for our friends watching on cspan. Our event today, Charter Schools in the developing world with a keynote from the Liberian Education minister. George k. Werner. We have a Simple Program after a few introductory remarks were going to have a brief video, picture is worth a thousand words so well give you a couple minutes of those. The root of todays conversation about schools in liberian then well turn it over to mr. Werner for his keynote address. Following that a fantastic panel today with seth andrew from democracy builders, amy black from results from development and from the International Finance corporation. Ill introduce them in detail when the panel joins me here. Well have about 45 minutes of q a time with some opportunity for the audience to join, as well. For those following on social med
Turkeys president erdogan has been ramping up the rhetoric in relation to the military personnel accused of complicity erdogan has said it is simply inexcusable to give shelter to what he calls terrorist soldiers. Stewart all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff good evening and happy new year. Were going to have some guests joining me here at the newshour anchor desk in the coming weeks. Tonight, its alison stewart, who many of you recognize from the weekend newshour. Welcome, alison. In our lead story, the 115th congress is officially off and running, but House Republicans stumbled out of the gate on this opening day. Lisa
Turkeys president erdogan has been ramping up the rhetoric in relation to the military personnel accused of complicity erdogan has said it is simply inexcusable to give shelter to what he calls terrorist soldiers. Stewart all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff good evening and happy new year. Were going to have some guests joining me here at the newshour anchor desk in the coming weeks. Tonight, its alison stewart, who many of you recognize from the weekend newshour. Welcome, alison. In our lead story, the 115th congress is officially off and running, but House Republicans stumbled out of the gate on this opening day. Lisa
Has been ramping up the rhetoric in relation to the military personnel accused of complicity erdogan has said it is simply inexcusable to give shelter to what he calls terrorist soldiers. Stewart all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by lincoln financial lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff good evening and happy new year. Were going to have some guests joining me here at the newshour anchor desk in the coming weeks. Tonight, its alison stewart, who many of you recognize from the weekend newshour. Welcome, alison. In our lead story, the 115th congress is officially off and running, but House Republicans stumbled out of the gate on this opening day. Lisa desjardins begins our cov
Watch the communicators monday night at 8 00 eastern on cspan 2. In her last official remarks as first lady, Michelle Obama talked about the Educational Initiatives of the obama administration, and called on the nations youth to empower themselves with a good education. This is 30 minutes. Thank you to mrs. Obama for hosting this white house event and supporting our work by recognizing School Talent at the national level. [applause] the profession and the students we serve will be forever enriched by the initiatives you have established. As a change in administration occurs, raising questions about the educational take, i can promise you all of our counselors will continue the legacy you have established. [applause] we will work to help all students reach their full potential. Thanks also for the American School counsel association. I feel so blessed to be part of an association that values members, one that is intentional about offering the tools and guidance we all need to be success