October 11, 2000

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Superintendents from nationally recognized Houston and Seattle public school districts discuss ways to raise student achievement at Vanderbilt forum

Superintendents and representatives from the Houston Independent School District and Seattle Public Schools will talk about their district-wide efforts to raise student achievement on Thursday, Oct. 12, at Vanderbilt University.

Contact: Princine Lewis, (615) 322-NEWS
princine.l.lewis@vanderbilt.edu

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