On Tuesday, December 4, 2007, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, will join Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, Rep. George Miller, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York City School Chancellor Joel I. Klein and other local New York City education officials to discuss various initiatives being implemented by New York City’s public schools. The visit will also include a tour of PS 133, an elementary school located in Brooklyn.

WHAT:                      House Democrats meet with NYC education officials

WHO:                         U.S. Rep. D. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), member, House Education and Labor Committee

                                    U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman, House Education and

 Labor Committee

The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City

                                    Joel I. Klein, New York City Schools Chancellor

                                    Randi Weingarten, President, United Federation of Teachers

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007

New York City Public School 133 Tour 11:00 a.m.
            375 Butler Street, Brooklyn, New York

Press Availability at P.S. 133 11:45 a.m.
            375 Butler Street, Brooklyn, New York

Contacts for school tour and press conference:  Stu Loeser, City of New York, Office of the Mayor, 212-788-2958 or David Cantor, New York City Department of Education, 212-374-514.  To schedule an interview with Rep. Clarke contact Chic Smith:  202-225-6231