WHO: Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (Md. -7)
            Lt. Governor Anthony Brown
            State Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick

WHAT: The Summit on School Safety Solutions, an invitational event designed to help educators develop strategies that will allow their schools to be safe havens for learning. Elected officials, law enforcement representatives, parents, and students will join in the discussion.

National experts will join local leaders to discuss violence in the schools, and help craft ideas to strengthen safety and create better learning environments. They are: Ivan Juzang, a national expert on urban teens and youth violence (9:30 a.m.), and Dr. Sam Goldstein, a psychologist and national authority on effective responses to teen violence (11:45 a.m.).

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
              Tuesday, June 3, 2008

(Note: While the entire conference is open to the press, Rep. Cummings and State Superintendent Grasmick have set aside a special media availability at 11:15 a.m.)

WHERE: UMBC
                University Center
                1000 Hilltop Circle
                Baltimore, MD 21250
                410-455-3615
             (Note: Parking is available in Lot 22)