To highlight her commitment to supporting students in their pursuit of higher education, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate college-bound high school seniors by hosting the first-ever Reach Higher: District of Columbia College Signing Day. First Lady Michelle Obama launched the Reach Higher Initiative last year to encourage students to pursue and complete some form of higher education. Mayor Bowser will be joined by US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and representatives from the District government. 

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles
State Superintendent of Education Hanseul Kang
DC Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson
DC Public Charter School Board Chair Darren Woodruff
George Washington University Dean of Admissions Karen Felton
American University President Cornelius Kerwin

When:
Friday, May 1, 2015 at 9 am
Doors open at 9 am. Program starts at 9:30 am. Mayor Bowser expected to speak at 10:30 am. Secretary Duncan expected to speak at 10:50 am.
 
Where:
George Washington University – Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street, NW
*Closest Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

Social Media:  
Mayor Bowser Twitter: @MayorBowser
Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
Mayor Bowser Website: mayor.dc.gov