As many students return to school this month we are calling attention to the numbers of students who are being left behind – we have organized a discussion and information sharing forum on the dire state of our education system and we hope you’ll join us tonight for this important event.

 WHO: Teachers, parents, education advocates, students and those interested in making a difference

 WHAT: Education Nation Seattle “Meetup” – An opportunity to have a lively and constructive discussion around the state of education in our area and what we can do locally as a community –and as individuals – to improve education for our kids.The program will include:

 •Moderation by David Moore, president of Junior Achievement of Washington, an organization that bridges the gap between what students are learning in schools and its application to the real world

 •Clips and videos from recent news coverage and interviews about education in America

 •Organized discussion topics and an interactive question & answer period

WHEN: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PST

WHERE: Sound Room at Bell Harbor International Conference Center SOUND ROOM 2209 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121

RSVP: Online at http://www.meetup.com/NBCNews/27522/