News Release
at The Chicago Public Education Fund
Aidan Leonard, Development and Communications Associate
(312) 558-4503

October 22, 2002

The Fund hosts Leadership Council Meetings
Annual gathering will focus on strategic plan

CHICAGO— The board of directors and management team of The Chicago Public Education Fund welcome Leadership Council members to join us for The Fund's annual Leadership Council meeting at The Boeing Company at 100 N. Riverside Plaza on October 22, from 4 p.m to 5:30 p.m.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan will join us, as will Chief Education Officer Barbara Eason-Watkins. We will review the progress of our portfolio and discuss strategy as we near our initial $10 million goal.

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As a venture capital fund for public education, The Chicago Public Education Fund is an unprecedented catalyst for improving school leadership and student achievement system wide. Launched by a group of corporate and civic leaders, The Fund brings private sector dollars and expertise to high-impact programs aligned with Chicago Public Schools priorities. Find out more at www.cpef.org.
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