In that time, he won praise for uniting
education reformers, teachers, principals and business stakeholders behind an
aggressive education reform agenda that included opening more than 100 new schools, expanding after - school and summer learning
programs, closing down underperforming schools, increasing early childhood and college access, dramatically boosting the caliber of teachers, and building
public - private partnerships around a variety of
education initiatives.
The breadth and reach of the
program has expanded with an
aggressive outreach for
public and corporate support that allows Calhoun to benefit a broader audience of institutions, raising awareness and providing
education with a hands - on initiative to improve food service for children.