Todd Zoellick, regional representative from the U.S. Department of Education, will visit four Catholic schools on Monday, January 28, in honor of Catholic Schools Week.

Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic schools and their contribution to their communities and the nation. The 2008 theme is "Catholic Schools Light the Way," which highlights the mission of Catholic schools to provide a faith-based education that supports the whole child academically and spiritually and prepares students for future success. Across the country, schools observe the week with special Masses, open houses, community service projects, academic and artistic showcases, and athletic and family events.
 
Mr. Zoellick will visit:

Todd Zoellick was appointed by President Bush in November 2005 and is one of the U.S. Department of Education's top officials for Region V, comprised of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Since his appointment, he has visited hundreds of schools throughout all six states to meet with students, teachers, parents and administrators, celebrate their achievements, and explain federal education policies.

 

Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the National Catholic Educational Association, the world's largest private, professional education association, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the national public policy organization of U.S. bishops.