The International Literacy Association Presents
the Second Annual
Leaders for Literacy Day
Panel Discussion and Reception
Literacy Leadership: A Critical Driver to Advancing Literacy for All
Thursday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m. in New York City
Institute of International Education (IIE)
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
Join the International Literacy Association and UNESCO for Leaders for Literacy Day hosted at the Institute of International Education. Connect with leaders in education, philanthropy, and government for a moderated panel discussion: Collective Approaches to Literacy Leadership Education.
We're pleased to announce that the following education and literacy leaders will be featured in the program, moderated by Liz Willen, Editor in Chief of The Hechinger Report, on April 14:
- Lily Valtchanova, UNESCO
- Jody Spiro, Director, Education Leadership, The Wallace Foundation
- Leslie Engle Young, Director of Impact, Pencils of Promise
- Rebecca McDonald, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Library for All
- Steven Duggan, Director of Worldwide Education Strategy, Microsoft
- Christie Vilsack, Senior Advisor for International Education, USAID
- Marcie Craig Post, Executive Director, International Literacy Association
- Liz Willen, Editor in Chief of The Hechinger Report
Space is limited: RSVP NOW if you are interested in attending the event.
About the International Literacy Association
The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a global advocacy and membership organization dedicated to advancing literacy for all through its network of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 75 countries. With 60 years of experience in the field, ILA believes in the transformative power of literacy to create more successful societies, healthy communities, and prosperous economies. For more information, visit literacyworldwide.org.