Senator A.B. Swindell to Tour Charter School in Rocky Mount

Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) is hosting state Senator A.B. Swindell (D) at Rocky Mount Preparatory School tomorrow.  The visit is part of a series of statewide legislative tours designed to educate policymakers and highlight the successes of public charter schools. 

The tour comes just one month after the state submitted its application for federal Race to the Top funds.  In light of North Carolina's ranking--32nd of 40 states--by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the tour also will demonstrate the need for more competitive, innovative charter laws.

WHO:
Darrell Allison, President, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina
Mr. Michael J. Pratt,Headmaster, Rocky Mount Preparatory School
Sen. A.B. Swindell (D), North Carolina State Senate; Member, Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee

Participants will be available for interviews immediately following the tour.

WHAT:
This visit is part of a series of statewide legislative tours, designed to educate policymakers and highlight the successes of public charter schools.

WHERE:
Rocky Mount Preparatory School
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27809

WHEN:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

For media contact the day of the event or to schedule an interview, please contact Traci Brown at 919-760-7167.