Assemblymen Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) will join education leaders at a forum on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Corning East High School Cafeteria in Corning. Participants will include local education experts, educators and parents to discuss the implementation of curriculum based on the Common Core standards and other relevant educational topics.

WHO: Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Edward P. Ra (R-Franklin Square), Ranking Minority Member, Education Committee, Assemblyman Al Graf (R,C,I-Holbrook), Education Committee Member

WHAT: Forum discussing education and the Common Core standards

WHEN: Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Corning East High School Cafeteria - 201 Cantigney Street, Corning

CONTACT: Assembly Minority Office of Public Affairs, (518) 455-5073

ALL MEDIA WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

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