Category Archives: Legislative Hearings

Increasing Graduation Rates

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Bren Martin

The average national graduation rate has risen to 80% from 78%, which was the highest it had been since 1974!  However, the goal of this president is to have that increased to 90% by 2020.  This is a distinct challenge … Continue reading →

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During President Obama’s administration, many critics have accused Black Leaders of not stepping up to the plate in sharing major concerns of the black community with the president because he was a person of color. I appreciate Dr. Boyce Watkin’s … Continue reading →

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Bren Martin | 5 Comments

I recently returned from the exciting and dynamic discourse with NBC’s Education Nation as their panelist on “Stepping Up: The Power of a Parent Advocate”. Click here to hear the discussion.  Now I’m considering to go to a Senate Hearing … Continue reading →

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Bren Martin | Leave a comment