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For Immediate Release October 10, 2006 Contact: EDC’s Margaret Honey to Join Government, Education, and Business Leaders to Discuss Impact of Information Literacy on Global Society, Workforce Readiness, and Public Policy WASHINGTON, DC – Renowned government, education and business leaders will engage in panel discussions and share their perspectives on information literacy and its impact on the global society, workforce readiness, and public policy in the United States. The program will begin broadly by examining information literacy from an international perspective and then take a closer look at the current status in the United States. The goal is to develop a comprehensive strategy on how to raise awareness and promote change to produce a highly skilled information literate society in the United States. The event is sponsored by the National Forum on Information Literacy in partnership with the Committee for Economic Development; Educational Testing Service (ETS); the Institute for a Competitive Workforce, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and the National Education Association. BACKGROUND:In January 2006, President Bush announced the American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI), calling for new advances in research, science and technology with an emphasis on improving the nation's education system and its workforce. This initiative can only be successful in so far as policy-makers, business leaders and educators address the reality that America's economic growth and world leadership depends on its ability to advance technologically and empower people to make effective use of information gained through technology. Students will contribute to this workforce; they need to know how to use ever-evolving technology to locate, evaluate, manage and use information effectively. The 2006 Information Literacy Summit will address these issues. WHEN:Monday, Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. WHERE:National Education Association, Auditorium (lower level) WHO:Panelists include:
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