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Will Education Reform Strengthen Neighborhoods? In the past decade, Indianapolis has become a hotbed of reform efforts aimed at radically improving public education. At the same time, our urban neighborhoods often suffer from poor reputations and declining populations due in large part to the public perception of their schools. A recent analysis shows that some of Indy's neighborhoods are well-served by their schools while others are terribly underserved. Reform efforts are attempting to improve existing school districts, start new charter schools, prepare pre-school children for school, and effectively challenge and support many more youth to attain college degrees.   What exactly is the nature of the connection between these reform efforts and neighborhood vitality? Are there opportunities to improve the synergy between education reform and neighborhood development efforts? Please join us to hear and participate as PNC and LISC present a panel of local education leaders to discuss how their work is affecting Indy's neighborhoods. Education Panel Diane Arnold Executive Director, the Hawthorne Community Center and President, Indianapolis Public School Board Dr. Samuel Cargile Vice President, Senior Advisor to CEO, Lumina Foundation Jason Kloth Deputy Mayor of Education, City of Indianapolis Jeff Kucer Senior Vice President, Director of Client and Community Relations, Office of the Regional President, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Marcus Robinson CEO, EdPower and Chancellor, CEO, Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School Bill Taft Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation Moderator