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East Bay
Why Great Public Schools Matter
Lafayette residents, former and current students of Acalanes High School (AHS), and the public are invited to join a timely, stimulating panel discussion on growing up in Lafayette, the impact of public education and the challenges California public schools face today.
November 6, 2019
Acalanes Performing Arts Center
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd
Lafayette, 94549
United States
Speakers
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Dr. Gloria Duffy (AHS ’71)
President and CEO, The Commonwealth Club; Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
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Bret Taylor (AHS ’98)
President and Chief Product Officer, Salesforce; Co-Creator, Google Maps; Former CTO, Facebook
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Alan Chin (AHS ’05)
Contemporary American Artist