The Kauffman Foundation hosted the first Bi-State Education Policy Institute on Thursday, November 1, 2007. This forum attracted policymakers, education, and business leaders from the Kansas City region.
Meeting goals (PDF) included key findings from Kauffman grantees on:
Speakers provided presentations on a number of topics, including teacher policy (PDF), teacher induction (PDF), and an overview of current national policy issues (PDF).
Policymakers in Kansas and Missouri breakout sessions developed areas that need further consideration and review.