CB OBOE Foundation for a Excellence sz: in Education iy yy ee 11 June 24, 2008 United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20002 Dear Secretary Spellings: ‘On behalf of the Foundation for Excellence in Education and The James Madison Institute, thank you for joining us for our inaugural national summit on education reform, Excellence in Action. No Child Left Behind was landmark legislation that changed the nature of the national debate on education. Your leadership in advocating the policies that achieve excellence in education is advancing the movement for reform across our great nation. ‘Thank you again. Your passion for a quality education for all students is greatly admired and appreciated. eney vo www.ExcelinEd org P.O. Box 10691 + Tallahassee, FL 32302 « (850) 391-4090 + (786) 664-1794 fax i, Ean 9a Be 0 ag A omen rin 5 tee i to Cnr ee ge aaa mca oe kena sone cet apo ay_ DR otoO&- OWS 72 Foundation for Excellence in Education August 22, 2008 Scerctary Margaret Spellings USS. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, 8.W. Washington, D.C. 20002 Dear Secretary Speings: (VIZ OME , AAs part of the inaugural ycar of Excellence in Teaching, the Foundation for Exeellence in Education will honor 100 of Florida’s most effective educators at a celebratory dinner in Ortando this fall. The program will begin with a three to five minutc video of celebrities and leaders sharing their personal gratitude and congratulations to these outstanding teachers. Your participation in this video would be greatly appreciated, Under the initiative, teachers whose students demonstrate the greatest progress in reading and math, from one year to the next, based on results from standardized tests will be rewarded with $1000 in eash and other non-cash prizes. Additionally, teachers will be asked to participate in workshops to lear their “secrets of success,” which witl be compiled and shared with teachers across the state and country. Please have your staff contact Jan Russo. jan@excelined.org. (850) 391-3076, by September 30" with any questions, Thank you for your support. ‘The teachers will be thrilled to be recognized by a message from you. www.ExcelinEd.org P.O. Box 10891 - Tallahassee, Fl, 32302 + 650) 381. +4090 » (786) 664-1784 fax__TANYA.MONROE'S copy of Patricia Gov Bush version 1 From: Henry, Tina-Maria Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 2:55 PM To: Mayes, Edgar; Catoe, Trac Ce: Dodson, Francine; Hood, Blair; zaniewski, Marta Subject: FW: Secretary Margaret Spellings Letter from Gov Bush Attachments: Secretary Spellings Letter.pdf cem please. ‘original Message. skandera, Hanna Sent: Tuesday, september 02, 2008 2:54 PM To: Henry, Tina-Maria Subject: FW: secretary Margaret Spellings Letter from Gov Bush Hanna Skandera Office of the secretary U.S. Department of Education 024010831 original Message . _. . From: patriciaéafloridapromise.org [mailto:patricia@afloridapromise. org] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 10:12 PM To: Skandera, Hanna ce: Jangexcelined.org Subject: FW: Secretary Margaret spellings Letter from Gov Bush Hanna, We are hosting our first Excellence in Teaching event this October: We are ‘identifying the top 100 teachers in Florida based upon learning gains Cand using your snazzy value neutral table :-) » top ten in reading gains with es, top ten in math gains for English language learners, we are picking the top 10 in, 10 categories, (1.8 students with disabiliti ete.). we hope the event will be Tike the academy awards for teachers. They wil] receive money for themselves, money for their school, a cruise, disney tix, clothing from perry ellis, etc. Additionally, we are partnering with UF to develop professional development from the “secrets of success" of these top 100 teachers. on the evening of the awards event, we would like to have a "celebrity" video thanking these teachers for their hard work. We are attempting to get video clips from Tiger woods, Andy Garcia, etc. we would Tike secty Spellings to be one of our "celebs" featured in the video. D0 you think you could shepherd this request letter to the appropriate people in the department’ we'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Patricia Page 1O%- bO340u ‘THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION WASHINGTON, DC 20202 January 8, 2009 Dear Colleague: ‘As we prepare for a smooth transition in government leadership, one thing that must not cchange is the remarkable progress being made by our nation’s schoolchildren. The enclosed document, Grea! Expectations, provides an overview of the movement to hold schools accountable for the achievement of every child, as well as the challenges ahead. ‘Named for the common denominator of all successful schools, Great Expectations begins Wa Took Back BT TE BISTORY Of pb iC-ecrCaTiON Tm ATERFea—Te aks THE tae UESTiONS How did we get here? How did standards fall, and what are we doing to raise them again? [f we want the best and brightest to teach in our most challenging educational settings, why don’t we pay them more? And when teachers and schools don't serve students’ needs, what types of consequences are in order? Great Expectations tells the story of a remarkable comeback by our nation’s students, many of whom are achieving record-high test scores in reading and math. Above all, it proves that reforms are yielding results. Low-income and minority children who once ‘were lefi behind are now making some of the greatest gains. T hope that this document will serve as a useful reference for you and others working to advance educational opportunity. [also hope that you will join me in calling for further improvement. Reform is never easy, and it's never finished. But together, we can and ‘must continue the historic movement to expect more from our system of public education, and to help students and schools rise to the challenge. The Department of Education's mission ito promote studen achievement and preparation fr global compettivenes by rasertng educational excenence and ensuring ual acess.#05197™ Honorable Dave Frevdenthal Governor of Wyoming State Capitol Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002-0001 Honorable Anibal Acevedo-Vilé clo Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico La Fortaleza San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901-1793 Bere Honorable Adrian M. Fenty Mayor of the District of Columbia 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 316 Washington, DC 20004 Honorable Togiola Tulafono Governor of American Samoa Government House Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Honorable Felix Camacho Governor of Guam Executive Chambers Agana, Guam 96910 Honorable John deJongh, Jr. Governor of the Virgin Islands Government House Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Honorable Jane Swift WNP Consulting 580 Henderson Road Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 Honorable Jack Markell Governor-clect of Delaware State of Delaware 820 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 100 Dover, Delaware 19904 1-800-GO-AVERY (462-8379) Honorable Benigno R. Fitial Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands Caller Box 10007 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 Honorable Jeb Bush Foundation for Excellence in Education P.O, Box 10691 Tallahassee, Florida 32302 Honorable Luis Fortuno Governor of Puerto Rico ‘Commonwealth of Puerto Rico P.O. Box 9020082 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 Honorable Jay Nixon Governor-elect of Missouri State of Missouri P.O. Box 809-A Jefferson City, Missouri 651022 CAH ODL BW Vradtaw SECRETARY OF EDUCATION Vou. Wh: Tels le hath oe wv dea oe toy be Vreeilh, inpere ow . he Niro SA Sethe ¢ rsCA~ OW 38D Mayes Edge From: Duran, Maribel Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 5:48 PM To: Myers, Sam Ce: Duncan, Atne ‘Subject: FW: Foundation for Excellence in Education May 15, 2009 ‘The Honorable Ame Duncan Secretary ‘United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW ‘Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Duncan: Last year, I launched the Foundation for Excellence in Education, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering excellence in education, Our mission is to improve the quality of education in American classrooms by sponsoring innovative, reform-based programs, including Excellence in Action. Excellence in Action is designed to ignite a movement for education reform in America. The objective isto provide a roadmap for loca}, state and federal leaders across the nation, 1o arm policymakers with the tools and knowledge to raise student achievement, “This fall, we are hosting Exceilence in Action 2009, out second national summit on education reform, in Washington D.C. Last yeor's guests included First Lady Barbara Bush, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, award winning Journalist John Stossel and Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Williams, a national leader in ‘the parental choice movement. ‘Our 2009 event will convene passionate, reform-minded leaders and the foremost experts in the ‘country to strategize on closing the achievement gap and preparing students for college and the ‘workforce. Participants will immerse themselves in two days of provocative, in-depth discussions and debates on topics importan to the furure of education in our country. Tt would be an honor to have you join us as a keynote speaker for the summit’s opening lunch on ‘Thursday, October 8, 2009, As the U.S, Secretary of Education, you provide leadership and direction to our Nation's public schools on closing the achievernent gap and calsing student achievement. [ hope you can share your vision for the No Child Left Behind law and the federal government's role in education reform. www ExcelinEd.org PO. Box 10691 » Tallahassee, Fl, 32302 « (650) 301-4000 (766) 664-1704 fax‘We both agree that America’s children deserve a quality education and every opportunity to succeed in life. In your recent service as chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schoois, ryou led by example and made the tough calls to raise education standards, increase learning ‘options for students, and shutter underperforming schools thet were failing kids. Your track record of success will inspire Excellence in Action attendees to champion such reforms in their own communities. ‘Our success in closing the achievement gap within our own country and preparing students to successfully compete with their peers from countries around the world will determine our future in the new global economy, I hope you will consider our request and join us as we work to transform education in America. (NG) jeb Bush www.ExcelinEd.org P.O, Box 10891 Tallahassee, FL 32302 - (850) 391-4090 + (786) 664-1794 fax: C4~ 01557; [Non Responsive Lets discuss Thanks, Ame From: Jeb Bush Secretary, we got the news that you can’t make it to our education reform conference in DC this October 7-9. Hopetully, ‘we can get you to come to another event down the road. tate, 1d 1 would love for her ‘to mest with one cf your top staff to tell them about Florida progress, help you in nlb reaulfiorization or in bold initiatives to advance reform, etc. {hope you ere enjoying your jobitt! Jeb Bush Jeb Bush and Associates, LLC. The Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Suite 500 Coral Gables, FL. 33134 Office (305) 416-2626 Fax (305) 416-2625 Jeb@leb.org [Non ResponsiveCH -O2IZ From: Mayes, Edgar on behalf of Duncan, Ame Sen ‘Thursday, August 06, 2009 6:12 AM To: ‘Jeb Bush’ Subject: RE: Dear Governor Bush: Thank you for your e-mail to Secretary of Education Ame Duncan. I have forwarded your message to Secretary Duncan’s Executive Assistant for review. Sincerely, Edgar Mayes Director of Correspondence and ‘Communications Control Unit Office of the Secretary US. Department of Education Washington, DC 20202 From: Jeb Bush [mailto:jeb@jeb.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:03 PM To: Duncan, Ame Subject: Gatos, Tracy. From: Catoe, Tracy on behalf of Duncan, Ame ‘Sent: Friday, August 14, 2008 4:08 PM 1 ‘Jin Pitotsky’ Subject: RE: speaking with Gov. Jeb Bush in Arizana Dear Mr. Pitofsky: “Thank you for your e-mail to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. We appreclate hearing fram you. ‘Your message has been forwarded to the Secretary's scheduling staff for review. Should you have any questions, you ‘may contact them directly at 202/401-3043. ‘Thank you again for contacting us. Sincerely, 1. Tracy Catoe Deputy Director, Correspondence and Office of the Secretary US. Department of Education ‘Washington, 0¢ 20202 From: Jim Ptofsky [malto:)pitofsky@aztoundation.ora) ‘Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 12:24 PM To: Duncan, Ame Ce: Shelton, Jim Subject: speaking with Gov. Jeb Bush In Arizona ‘Secretary Duncan, {understand that Gov. Bush invited you to join hit in some major talks in Phoenix, Arizona on Oct. 1st and that you were ‘exploring with your scheduler f you can accent the invitation, Similar fo what you are unveiling with Newt Gingrich and Rev. Sharpton, we are not seeking a poinv/counter-point format, but rather to jointly advacate for ceforms, such as the ‘ones that Gov. Bush advanced with success in Fiorida, by bringing in 2 national leaders fram different parties to mdicate that they are supportive of similar reforms that can be embraced here and elsewhere. Given that we are 7 weeks away and we need to send out the invitations, we simply wanted to see if you Can possibly confirm your participation. ‘Tha three covenings on Oct. 1s¢ wil consist of: 1) A 80-minute meeting at the Arizona Biltmore with 200 feaders from around the state from many diferent constituencies and 7 2) A.90-minute meeting at the Biltmore with Arizona's Govemor, the majority and minonty teaders from the state's House ‘and Senate, and the Chairs of the respective Education committees, and 3) A 80-minute lunch meeting at aur Foundation’s office with about 15 philanthropic leaders (heads of the stata’s largest foundations and some of the leading education philanthcopists in the state.\We took forward to hearing from you, and we hope to see you soon. Sincerely, dim Pitofsky stim Pitofsky Director, Education Arizona Community Foundation 2201 E. Camelback Rd., Sto, 202 Phoenie AE-BSO16— Phone: 602-961-1400 x 2012 Fax: 602-381-1575 Follow ACF ontine: Web site | Twiter | Facebook | MerchantCircle|O-asFed & Dadk\ane CRETARY OF EDUCATIO? | we AW. sod AALS | Ney ns)o-onssq | Wied Excellence in Education March 26, 2010 iL One ‘Ame Duncan, Secretary United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 ue Dear Secretary Duncan: Tsharé your passion for providing a quality education that prepares students to achieve their dreams and succeed in the increasingly competitive global economy. 1 would be honored if you would talk about your education priorities at our third annual National Summit on Education Reform, Excellence in Actlon, on Novernber 30 or December 1, 2010 in Washington D.C. Excellence in Action is the flagship initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education, a not-for-profit organization that is igniting a movement of reform, state by state, across America to transform education for the 21 century economy. The objective is to arm federal, state and tocal policymakers with proven policies and innovative strategies to raise student achievement. ‘Our National Summit provides a forum for leaders to learn what works, what doesn’t and What's next in education reform. In 2009, nearly 350 ettendees, including more than 100 state legislators and policymakers fram 35 states and both political parties, participated in the two-day event. Speakers included Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gilland, Swedish school entrepreneur Peje Emilsson, author Clayton Christensen, Joe Williams with Democrats for Education Reform and urban school distriet chancellors Joe! Klein and Michelle Rhee. (Our success in classrooms today wil determine the destiny of our country. Thank you for your commitment to education. hope you are able to join us at the National Summit. Please contact Ms, Angie Recker at angie(@Exce{inFd.org for additional information. www.ExcelinEd.org P.O. Box 1069] - Tallahassee, FL 32302 - (880) 391-4090 - (786) 664-1794 faxFrom: Duran, Maribel Sent: Thursday, June 17,2010 9:18 AM To: jeb@jeb.org Ce: Duncan, Ame; Fine, Stephanie Subject: FW: Hope you see this email Dear Governor Bush, hope this email finds you well. On behalf of Ame, 1 want to thank you for thinking of him for your third National Summit on Education Reform, Due to scheduting conflicts, Arne is unable to participate, but asked his Deputy Secretary, Tony Miller, to attend in his stead. Can you let us know if this is an option for your event? His assistant Stephanie Fine, has reached out to Angie and can be available to further discuss. Ame is traveling today, but sends his regards. Again thank you for your continued support and consideration. Best wishes, Meribel Duran Assistant to the Secretary US Department of Education Fram: Jeb Bush [mailto;jeb@jeb org] Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 7:42. AM To: Duncan, Ame Subject: Hope you see this email | just wanted fo confirm that you saw this invitation and can’t make it. The decline came back very quickly. We will keep trying to invite you to our conferences and hope you will be able to make one. Hope all is well. Jeb\O-O2234 | Excellence in Education August 27, 2010 The Honorable Ame Duncan Secretary of Education United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Duncan: tn 2008, [ launched the Foundation for Excelleace in Education, a not-for-profit organization that is igniting a movement of reform, state by state, across America to transform education for the 21* century economy. Excellence in Action, the Foundation’s flagship initiative, arms federal, state and local policymakers with proven policies and innovative strategies to raise student achievement. An integral component of our effort is an annual summit on education reform where experts and advocates share what works, what doesn’t and what's next in education with Jawmakers from around the country. ‘Our 2011 summit will be held on October 13-14, 2011 in San Francisco. I would be honored if ‘you would join us as a keynote speaker next year and talk about your education priorities. ‘Our upcoming 2010 summit will feature keynote remarks from Sit Michac! Barber, education advisor to former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair, as well as a keynote panel with some of the nations successful business leaders including Wal-Mart US CEO Bill Simon, Univision CEO Cesar Conde, State Farm CEO Ed Rust and Mort Zuckerman, Editor-in-Chief of ‘US News & World Report In 2009, nearly 350 attendees, including more than 100 state legislators and policymakers from 35 states and both political parties, participated in the two-day event. We anticipate even more state lawmakers and policymakers will attend our summit this year. Please contact Ms. Angie ‘Recker at angie@ExcelinEd,ong for additional information. Our success in classrooms today will determine the destiny of our country. Thank you for your ‘commitment to education. I hope you are able to join us at the 2011 National Summit. Sinec [(byc6) feb Bush wwwExcelinEd.org’ ., P.O. Box 10891 + Tallahassee, FL,32902 + (880) 391 - 4080+ (786) 664-1794 faxlon ResponsiveTo: ‘angie@ExcelinEd.orgtangie@ExcelinEd.org] Subject: {nvitation to Secretary Arne Duncan, 2011 National Summit Thur 6/19/2011 4:27:57 PM Manalo, Alvin Ms. Angie Recker, First of all I'd like to thank you and Jeb Bush for the invitation to Secretary Arne Duncan to attend the Foundation for Excellence in Education's 2011 National Summit on October 13-14, 2011. We regret to inform you that because of Secretary Duncan's other scheduled commitments, he will not be able to participate in the summit. However with your permission, we'll gladly forward your invitation to another appropriate official to possibly represent the Department at your summit. If you're interested in having someone else represent the Department, please let me know. ‘Again, thank you for your kind invitation. Best regards, Alvin Manalo ‘Scheduling and Advance Office of the Secretary U.S, Department of Education10 - Odhig Jeb Bush [eb@jeb.0 Satuay, September 11,2010 1245 PM POF schoo! based program of Family Fist Secretary Duncan, you asked me how to get more parental invoivement in schools when we met eartier this year. Here is a great program that does just that. Jeb Bush ——- Forwarded Message From: Mark Merrill Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:07:30 -0400 To: Jeb Bush < Subject: schooFbased program of Family First Jeb, When you were Governor, you were instrumental in the launch of our school-based program in Florida for parents and their children. This program, which focuses on parental involvement, has now grown to every state in the nation. Our organization, Family First, a national non-profit organization, is significantly expanding these fathers and kids and mothers and kids school breakfast programs called All Pro Dad's Day and iIMOM Morning, respectively. All Pro Dad, with Coach Tony Dungy as its national spokesman, has its All Pro Dad’s Day chapters in almost 1,000 schools across the country. The concept is a simple idea with a profound impact. Once a month, an hour before school starts, fathers and their children meet in the school cafeteria. During this time, they eat and discuss a wide range of family topics, spend time together, create fun memories, and are equipped with resources to strengthen their relationship. You can leam more about the program and hear from Coach Dungy himself at: htto/www.allprodad.com/teameaptain! In the same manner, Family First also has a program for mothers and their children that meets once a month in the school cafeteria. At iMOM Moming, moms and kids. have breakfast, a short program of fun activities and lively discussion on topics that are relevant to school-aged children. With over 300 schools signed up in this newly launched program, iIMOM Moming is quickly becoming a national motherhood ree More on this program can be found at: ins am again for helping us launch this program which now impacts tens of thousands of parents and kids across the nation. With gratitude, MarkMark W. Merrill President Family First s- End of Forwarded Message1O-OBONK Dear Mr. Bush: ‘Thank you for your e-mail to Secretary of Education Ame Duncan, We appreciate hearing from you. ‘Your message has been forwanded to the Secretary's scheduling staff for review. The staff there will evaluate ‘your request and be in touch if there are any questions. You will be hearing from someone when a decision has ‘been made. Tecelves quite 0 few Invitations, and we appreciate your patience. [fat some point tn the Future youneed to reach the scheduling staff, that number is 202-401-3043. Sincerely, Edgar Mayes Director, Correspondence and ‘Communication Control Unit From: JebBush@excelined org | ‘Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 5:44 PM. ‘Subject: Your Response ts Needed: Invitation ~ Destination Excellence: A Reception for Leeders in Education Reformideas wert uA US Nell Payne, Director; Office of Government Relations, Smithsonian Institutio, and Jeb Bush, Chairman af the Kewnsdation for Excellence in Education: CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO eR em mat? DESTINATION EXCELLENCE A RECEPTION FOR LEADERS tN EDUCATION REFORM. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010 6:30 ~ 8:00 PM The Smithsonian Institution. Castle 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW- Washington, DE RSVP by Briday, November 12, 2010 Paula Noor at Paula@2xcelinEd.org (850) 391 ~ 4090 hs dications Yaad ic nen-ensigferable BUSINESS ATTIRE VALET PARKING ‘Tramporsations ii provided from tie Mandarin Oviencal Brginning ar 6:15 pr Maine Avenue Balivoorn entrance ro amma HEMATITE ATTNira Excelience in Education December 20, 2010 Secretary Ame Duncan Department of Education 400 Marjand Avene’ ‘Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Danan, lon: ‘Thank you for participating in Excellence in Action National Summit on Education Reform 2010. Your efforts to improve education are greatly admired and appreciated. I look forward to working with you to accelerate the reform ‘movement across our great nation to win the global race for knowledge and prosperity. Sipegrely, XS) G™ ‘wrww.ExcelinEd org + P.O. Box 10681 - Tallahassee, Florida 32902 - (850) 281-4080 - (786) 664-1794 fax nei ctor areca ea ay cond cay 8 ave Cate Fr Frome at en, onto Famine ost Sess ma oa wn fot Raton ny cman st sr ‘en aces tesa Pena ge gata Ot we are cn arb soured ie aE Cae estate a tH teh w nea ee pure tak eA No ‘ee- a To: Manalo, Alvin{Alvin Manalo@ed gov) VW-o1a383 Ge: Ferguson, Keith{Keith Ferguson @ed gov); Sprow, Stepharie{Stephanie. Sprow@ed.gov] Subject: RE: invitation to Secretary Ame Ouncan- "The Future of Higher Education” Conference Sent: ‘Thur 6/9/2011 4:59:54 PM. From: Maria Barrocas Dear Mr. Manalo: ‘Thank you for your email and follow-up. Also, please thank Secretary Duncan for considering this request. All the best, Maria D. Barrocas Jeb Bush and Associates, LLC, The Biltmore Hotel and Conference Center 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Suite 500 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Office (305) 416-2628 eFax (305) 416-2625 mari From: Manalo, Alvin [mailto:Alvin Manalo@ed.gov] Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:25 PM To: Maria Barrocas Ce: Ferguson, Keith; Sprow, Stephanie ‘Subject: Invitation to Secretary Ame Duncan- "The Future of Higher Education" Conference Ms. Maria Barrocas, First of all I'd like to thank you and former Governor Jeb Bush for the invitation to Secretary Arne Duncan to keynote the conference entitled “The Future of Higher Education” on October 6-7, 2011. We regret to inform you that because of Secretary Duncan's other scheduled commitments during those days, he will not beable to participate in the conference. However, | forwarded your invitation to our Office of the Under Secretary for a possible representative to attend the conference. If you're interested in a representative from that office, please contact Keith Ferguson at keith ferguson@ed.gov. If you're interested in having someone else represent the Department, please let me know. Again, thank you for your kind invitation. Best regards, Alvin Manalo Scheduling and Advance Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Educationlon Responsivevon ResponsiveTo: 'maria@jeb.org{maria@jeb ora) Ce: Ferguson, KeithiKeitn Ferguson@ed.gov}: Sprow, Stephanie[Stephanie. Sprow@ed.gov] ‘Subject: Invitation to Secretary Ame Duncan. “The Future of Higher Education” Conference Sent: Thur 6/9/2011 4:25:23 PM From: Manalo, Alvin Ms. Maria Barrocas, First of alll I'd like to thank you and former Governor Jeb Bush for the invitation to Secretary Ame Duncan to keynote the conference entitled ‘The Future of Higher Education" on October 6-7, 2011. We regret to inform you that because of Secretary Duncan's other scheduled commitments during those days, he will not be able to participate in the conference. However, | forwarded your invitation to our Office of the Under Secretary for a possible representative to attend the conference. If you're interested in a representative from that office, please contact Keith Ferguson at keith ferquson@ed.gov. If you're interested in having someone else represent the Department, please let me know. Again, thank you for your kind invitation, Best regards, Alvin Manalo ‘Scheduling and Advance Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of EducationMayes, Edgar Mayes, Edgar on behalf of Duncan, Ame ‘Thursdey. June 02, 2011 6:37 AM “Marie Barocas’ RE: Invitation Letter from Governor Jeb Bush Dear Mr, Bush: ‘Thank you for your e-mail to Secretary of Education Ame Duncan. We appreciate hearing from you. ‘Your message has been forwarded to the Secretary's Executive Assistant and to his scheduling staff for review. ‘The staff there will evaluate your request and be in touch if there are any questions, You will be hearing from. someone when a decision has been made. The Secretary receives quite a few invitations, and we appreciate your patience. If at some point in the future you need to reach the scheduling staff, that number is 202-401-3043, Sincerely, Edgar Mayes: Director, Correspondence and Communication Control Unit Office of the Secretary US. Department of Education Washington, DC 20202 From: Marla Barrocas . Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 5:16 PM ‘Tox Duncan, Are’ ‘Subject: Invitation Letter from Governor Jeb Bush ‘Importance: High June 1, 2041 Honorable Arne Duncan Secretary of Education LBJ EDUCATION BUILDING Room Number: 7311 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Duncan:‘On behalf of Randy Best, the Chairman of Academic Partnerships and myself, we would like to invite you to be the keynote speaker at a conference entitled “The Future of Higher Education”. The event will take place on October 6" and 7” in Dallas, Texas. Over 300 University Presidents, education leaders and policy makers will be attending the conference. Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Howard are committed to speak. Other speakers will be thought leaders inside and outside of higher education. Our intention is to create a conversation around how higher education can change to meet the needs of the 21* Century. Ame, we would love to have you speak at your convenience at dinner on October 6" of at lunch on October 7, Thope you can make it. Sincerely. [exe) TO Jeb Bush PS Governor Hunt will be calling you to advocate your attendance. Mania D. Bavacas Jeb Bush and Associates, LLC. ‘The Biltmore Hotel and Conference Center 11200 Anastasia Avenue, Suite 500 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Office (305) 416-2626 Fax (305) 416-2625 maria@ieborgJEB BUSH June 1, 2011 Honorable Ame Duncan Secretary of Education LBJ EDUCATION BUILDING Room Number: 7W311 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Duncan: ‘On behalf of Randy Best, the Chairman of Academic Partnerships and myself, we would like to invite you to be the keynote speaker at a conference entitled “The Future of Higher Educatlon”, The event will take place on October 6" and 7 in Dallas, Texas. Over 300 University Presidents, education leaders and policy makers will be attending. the conference. Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Howard are committed to speak. Other speakers will be thought leaders inside and outside of higher education. Our intention is to create a conversation around how higher education can change to meet the needs of the 21* Century. Ame, we would love to have you speak at your convenience at dinner on Oclober 6" or at lunch on October 7. ! hope you can make it. Sincerely, [cexey Jeb Bush PS Governor Hunt will be calling you to advocate your attendance. 1828 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, #269 CORAL GABLES, FLONIDA 99134-4418\2~ 025.044 M: Ce we # do Nie he iv Yet j ea yt a Ay Nw ee 7 ECRETARY OF EDUCATT te 1 VQ ‘Uh. es int13 -000043 Monroe, Tanya Borders, Tia Friday, March 22, 2013 9:20 AM Duncan, Arne FW: Teacher effectiveness summit Good Morning, Please add the e-mail below to ccm. Tia From: Jeb Bush [mallto:ieb@jeb.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 02:24 PM To: Private - Duncan, Arne Subject: Teacher effectiveness summit Ame_ Together with the Foundation for Excellence in Education and the Sutton Trust, Sir Peter Lampl and I are co- hosting an international education summit next February in Miami, Florida, focusing on teacher effectiveness reform. You may be aware that the Sutton Trust, at Sir Peter’s direction, has done extensive work on the interplay between social mobility and education. We will be inviting an clite and bipartisan group of high-level US policy makers -- governors, state education chiefs, mayors —and their counterparts from 4 or 5 nations to participate, and would like for you to participate as well. Your expertise and experience is vital to what we hope to achieve at the event, Britain's Education Secretary, Michael Gove, is confirmed to attend on behalf of the UK. Our plan is to keep the summit small, so that we can lear from each other how to push teacher effectiveness policies to the next level. While here in the US we may be at the forefront of using student data in the evaluation of teachers, we are woefully behind in ensuring that the best candidates are entering teacher preparation programs, and subsequently leaving those programs prepared to be effective. The dates for this summit are Thursday, Ecbruary 6 - Friday, February 7.2014, Brandi Brown, the Foundation’s Director of Events, will be contacting your office to discuss your availability. We believe this topic is critical to reform, and there is much to be gained from an international conversation, We hope you can join us in Miami, Jeb[Non Responsive From: Borders, Tia Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 9:20 AM —Fo:-Bunean Ame ‘Subject: FW: Teacher effectiveness summit Good Morning, Please add the e-mail below to ccm. Tia From: Jeb Bush [mailto;jeb@jeb.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 02:24 PM To: Private - Duncan, Ame Subject: Teacher effectiveness summit Arne, ‘Together with the Foundation for Excellence in Education and the Sutton Trust, Sir Peter Lamp! and | are co- hosting an international education summit next February in Miami, Florida, focusing on teacher effectiveness reform. You may be aware that the Sutton Trust, at Sir Peter's direction, has done extensive work on the interplay between social mobility and education. We will be inviting an elite and bipartisan group of high- level US policy makers — governors, state education chiefs, mayors — and their counterparts from 4 or 5 nations to participate, and would like for you to participate as well. Your expertise and experience is vital to what we hope to achieve at the event.Britain's Education Secretary, Michael Gove, is confirmed to attend on behalf of the UK. ‘Our plan is to keep the summit small, so that we can leam from each other how to push teacher effectiveness policies to the next level. While here in the US we may be at the forefront of using student. data in the evaluation of teachers, we are woefully behind in ensuring that the best candidates are entering teacher preparation programs, and subsequently leaving those programs prepared to be effective. The dates for this summit are Thursday, February 6 - Friday, February 7, 2014. Brandi Brown, the Foundation’s Director of Events, will be contacting your office to discuss your availability. We believe this topic is critical to reform, and there is much to be gained from an international conversation. We hope you can join us in Miami. 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You may be aware that the Sutton Trust, at Sir Peter's direction, has done extensive work on the interplay between social mobility and education. We will be inviting an elite and bipartisan group of high-level US policy makers -- governors, state education chiefs, mayors — and their counterparts from 4 or 5 nations to participate, and would like for you to participate as well. Your expertise and experience is vital to what we hope to achieve at the event. ritain’s Education lary, Michael attend on Behar oF the Our plan is to keep the summit small, so that we can learn from each other how to push teacher effectiveness policies to the next level. While here in the US we may be at the forefront of using student data in the evaluation of teachers, we are woefully behind in ensuring that the best candidates are entering teacher preparation programs, and subsequently leaving those programs Prepared to be effective. The dates for this summit are Thursday, February 6 - Friday, February 7, 2014. Brandi Brown, the Foundation’s Director of Events, will be contacting your office to discuss your availability. We believe this topic is critical to reform, and there is much to be gained from an intemational conversation. We hope you can join us in Miarni.\3-OF x? Monroe, Tany: From: Pollack, Joshua Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 11:25 AM To: Mayes, Edgar Subject: FW: Gov Scott FYI for logging --—-Original Message. From: Private - Duncan, Ame Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 11:11 AM To: jed@jeb.org! From: Jeb Bush [mailto:jeb@jeb.org] ‘Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 11:00 AM To: Private - Duncan, Arne Subject: RE: Gov Scott Lam ona plane. He is fearful of the rebellion. Wants to stop using the term common core but keep the standards. Wants to get out of PARC. | asked him if he had specifics things that the federal government is doing or perceived to be doing. 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