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Coaching Specialist Jim Knight to Present at Forum for Innovative Leadership

December 14th, 2011

The National Urban Education Center has announced that Dr. Jim Knight, a leading expert in Educational and Professional Coaching from the Kansas University Center for Research on Learning, will be presenting at the 2012 Forum for Innovative Leadership in Memphis. read more »

George Alvord Named New Chair of NUEC Advisory Board

December 13th, 2011

Foodservice executive George Alvord has been named the new Chair of the Advisory Board of the National Urban Education Center. Alvord is Chairman and CEO of Lenny Sub Shops, a fast-growing quick-service restaurant chain with more than 150 locations in 20 states, and previously served as CEO of Dobbs International, the multi-billion-dollar global leader in airline catering. read more »

Tennessee Department of Education Grant Provides $2 Million

January 20th, 2011

The center - along with Memphis City Schools - is excited to announce the approval of $4 million in funding from the Tennessee Department of Education's Teacher & Principal Residency Competitive Grant. read more »