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Our friends at the Public Education Network have just announced the creation of a new "Civic Index for Quality Public Education," which, they argue, will "measure community support for public education in 10 scientifically-based categories; improve support in categories receiving 'low scores'; and tailor community engagement for maximum impact." This is exciting news--but you'll have to wait until June 25th to get the whole story.

June 25th is the date when The Public Education Network plans to release the Civic Index.

We'll give you an update when we learn more. In the meantime, you'll just have to content yourselves with PEN's tantalizing press release:

Learn How Well the Nation Supports its Public Schools, and How to Measure Your Community's Support for Education

The Civic Index for Quality Public Education, developed by Public Education Network, is a first-of-its-kind tool specifically designed to measure community support for public schools across 10 scientifically-based categories; improve support in categories receiving 'low scores'; and tailor community engagement for maximum impact.

The 2008 Civic Index national poll describes how well we as a nation are supporting our public schools today.

Plan to come to the public launch of the Civic Index, and the release of 2008 polling data:

Date: June 25, 2008
Location: National Press Club, Holeman Lounge, Washington, DC
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Speakers: To include Providence Mayor David Ciciline; Paul Houston, American Association of School Administrators; Charles Kolb, Committee for Economic Development; Celinda Lake, Lake Research Partners; Wendy Puriefoy, Public Education Network.

For more information and to reserve a seat, contact Katie Mercier on (202) 628-7460 or email kmercier@publiceducation.org