American Experiment Congratulates Cheri Pierson Yecke

August 29, 2005

St. Paul – Center of the American Experiment CEO Annette Meeks issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that American Experiment Distinguished Senior Fellow Cheri Pierson Yecke has been selected to serve as Chancellor of K-12 Education in Florida.    

“While we will greatly miss Cheri, we are also very proud that she has been chosen to serve as the Chancellor of K-12 Education in Florida.

“Cheri’s rise to this prominent position not only speaks to her standing as one of the premier education reform advocates in the nation, it also highlights American Experiment’s continued standing as one of the nation’s premier state-based public policy think tanks.

“As an American Experiment Senior Fellow, Cheri has been tireless in her efforts to challenge a system of education that has failed far too many of our children, especially children of color.  That’s why I’m also pleased to announce that Cheri will continue to serve as an education consultant for American Experiment. 

“We wish Cheri the best of luck in her new endeavor and know that the children of Florida will be well served by her presence there.”

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