Press Release

286 Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101 603-624-6300 MANSD.ORG

For more information, see contact list below

‘School House to the White House’

NEA Program To Bring Bill Richardson to Smyth Road School; Speech at West High School To Follow

Who: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, candidate for president

What: will participate in the National Education Association’s “School House to the White House” program and will deliver a major policy address on educational issues

When and THURSDAY, October 11, 2007

Where:

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Smyth Road School, 254 Bruce Road

Gov. Richardson will visit first and second grade classrooms as part of the NEA program

Noon to 1 p.m. – West High School, 9 Notre Dame Avenue

Gov. Richardson will delivery a major policy address about educational issues

(An RSVP to jblanchard@richardsonforpresident.com is required of all media outlets to comport with school security regulations.)

Background: “From the School House to the White House,” is an initiative of the National Education Association. The program is designed to give presidential candidates the opportunity to visit the nation’s classrooms and talk with teachers, students, parents, and administrators about issues facing schools.

The Manchester School District’s participation in the program does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or political platform.

Contact Info: Manchester School District – David Scannell 603-624-6300 x169

National Education Association – Eddy Gattis egattis@nea.org

Richardson Campaign – Josh Blanchard 505-270-2475

Alex Goepfert 603-296-9670