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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 25, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR:
OUTREACH WORKING GROUP
ON WOMEN
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER M
SUBJECT:
NEXT STEPS (follow-up to
our meeting of May 24)
Jim Baker has suggested, and I have agreed, that it would be
useful if I would routinely convene and chair the group of us
that met yesterday as the "Outreach Working Group on Women."
Consistent with the "all-of-the-above" approach recommended
by Dick Darman at the end of yesterday's meeting, please note
these assignments of follow-up responsibility:
Action
Lead (in coordina-
tion with others as
appropriate)
Coordinate and submit final
Fuller/Darman/Harper
Presidential options paper on
(due June 7)
pending women's equity issues
Clarify (and, where possible,
Darman/Rollins
resolve) differences in poll
(with pollsters)
analyses
Develop plan to maximize
Atwater/Gergen
women-related benefits of
emerging education campaign
Modify economic program
Gergen/Whittlesey
communication plans, as
appropriate, to improve
support among women
Develop marketing plan re
Gergen/Harper
administration's concern for,
and performance re, fairness
Develop and highlight women's
Harper/Gergen
equity legal cases, as appropriate
Develop speaking program for
Gergen/Whittlesey
Administration women
Appoint more visible women
Herrington
I will convene a meeting to review progress in each of these
areas next week.
J-MILD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 3, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR
JIM BAKER
ROBERT McFARLANE
RICHARD DARMAN
KEN DUBERSTEIN
CRAIG FULLER
DAVID GERGEN
MIKE McMANUS
BOB SIMS
LARRY SPEAKES
JACK SVAHN
FROM:
MIKE DEAVER nich
SUBJECT:
Follow-up to Grenada Public Affairs Meeting
For your information and convenience, I am outlining for each
of you the agreed upon action items and action officers on the
items raised in the Dave Gergen memo and as discussed in our
meeting yesterday:
I. MILITARY/STUDENT EVENTS
1. Staged Withdrawals of Forces: Admiral Poindexter will
continued to keep us advised of the planning for the
withdrawal so that we may consider appropriate plans.
2. Students Meet with Liberating Forces: Mike McManus is
coordinating the event to be scheduled on Monday at
10:30 a.m. in the Rose Garden.
3. Students Visit the Wounded: We agreed to take no action
on this item.
4. Student Messages to RR: Dave Gergen has the action on
this item.
5. 60 Minutes Piece: We agreed to take no action on this item.
6. The Documents: Bob Sims has the action on this item and
will make a proposal to the group.
7. The Weapons Cache: We agreed to take no further action
on this item.
8. Metcalf and the Congress: We agreed to take no action on
this item.
- 2 -
II. POLITICAL RECONSTRUCTION
1. Scoon to U.S. Mainland: We agreed Scoon should not speak,
particularly outside of Grenada, until an interim government
is formed but that we should try to get Prime Minister Seaga
from Jamaica to Washington before the President departs.
Bob Sims has the action on this item.
2. O.E.C.S. Leaders to Grenada: Admiral Poindexter and Bob
Sims have the action on this item.
3. Restoration of the Judicial System: We all agreed that this
is important and that Admiral Poindexter would follow-up
in the implementation.
With regard to the second paragraph under this item, Ken
Duberstein has the action.
III. ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION
1. A Seabees Project: We discussed the possibility of this
operation being helpful but not continuing after the with-
drawal of the last American soldier.
2. Economic Assistance: Craig Fuller has the action on this
item.
3. Business Initiatives: Craig Fuller has the action on this
item.
4. Latin American Business Help: We discussed getting
David Rockefeller involved. Admiral Poindexter has the
action on this item.
* * *
Other points:
Delegation to Europe: Ken Dam is already planning to implement
this proposal.
Military-Press Dialogue: We agreed to take no action on this
item.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 3, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR WHITE HOUSE AND EOP STAFF
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
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SUBJECT:
PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION.
During the launching of the Partnerships in Education
Initiative on October 13, the President announced that
the White House staff would lead by example by forming
a partnership with Congress Heights Elementary School
in Washington, D.C. I want to emphasize the seriousness
of this initiative and ask that each of you commit several
hours a week to assist the school and student body in
meeting special needs beyond the resources of the school.
Congress Heights is a predominatly black elementary
school with 518 students (pre-kindergarten through 6th
grade) and 28 teachers. It is located at 6th and Alabama
Avenue, S.E. They have a number of programs aimed at
improving basic education, including pilot writing and
reading programs involving the Washington Post and IBM.
As indicated in the attached material, there are a number
of ways you can get involved in the school, including:
- one-on-one tutoring
- serving as guest classroom speakers
- arranging White House or office tours
- donating equipment and books
- sponsoring special events
- developing and presenting awards for academic
achievement
- communicating with students
Jim Coyne will be meeting again with William Dalton, their
principal, to determine the school's most important needs.
In order that their needs can be matched with our resources,
please let Jim know by November 16 the areas of your interest
and your planned participation.
We are anxious to make this a quality and substantive
partnership. I am counting on your support.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Private Sector Initiatives
For Immediate Release
October 13, 1983
The President launched the National Partnerships in Education
Program today in a White House ceremony, with 150 representatives
of business, schools, government and trade associations in
attendance. He commended the positive role the business
community has taken in improving the quality of education in
local communities, and issued a challenge "that everyone of our
country's public, private, and parochial schools and community
colleges -- all 110,000 of them -- will have formed partnerships
in education."
In addition to encouraging the private sector to participate in
this program to upgrade the quality of education, the President
directed the Federal Government to promote partnerships in
education in every way that it can. James K. Coyne, Special
Assistant to the President for Private Sector Initiatives and his
staff were directed to work on this program throughout the year.
In describing the Partnerships in Education program, the
President said, "Across the country, groups of working men and
women have been forming partnerships with schools -- partnerships
in education. To form a partnership, volunteers from a business,
government agency, or other organization strike an agreement with
a school to develop programs that will help the school's students
in a number of basic ways. The volunteers might tutor students,
establish scholarship funds, donate furniture and equipment, or
teach classes."
This program was transmitted by closed-circuit TV, through the
cooperation of WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., to the students,
teachers, and parents of Congress Heights Elementary School. In
a surprise announcement, the President informed Bill Dalton,
Principal of the school, that the White House was forging a
partnership with Congress Heights.
By Presidential Proclamation, the 1983-84 school year has been
named "National Year of Partnerships in Education".
This program is another example of the President's continued
support for the private sector initiatives program and for the
high priority he has assigned to encouraging private sector
initiatives to solve social and economic problems throughout
America.
# # #
CONTACT: James K. Coyne, Special Assistant to the President
White House Office of Private Sector Initiatives
(202) 456-6676
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 3, 1983
NATIONAL YEAR OF PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION 1983-1984
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
America's future is dependent upon the health and
vitality of her education system. Although thousands of
businesses, industries, individuals, organizations, teachers,
administrators, and government at all levels have been
involved in the education of our youth, there is more work to
be done. More people must become active in improving the
quality of education in our Nation.
Recently, many schools have developed private sector
partnerships in an effort to broaden available resources and
reach out to their communities for support. The private
sector has much to offer the growing national movement to
improve our education system. Some of the most effective
methods include helping educators identify the learning needs
of our society; encouraging professional exchanges between
teachers, educators, and businesses; contributing expertise,
financial resources, and equipment; and providing technical
assistance in school administration and curriculum
development. In order to encourage this trend, I call upon
businesses, organizations, individuals, and agencies to become
involved with their local schools.
Partnerships in Education Year gives us the opportunity
to acknowledge the efforts of the private sector and to
encourage the creation of new partnerships in education all
across this Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the period from
October 1, 1983, through June 30, 1984, as the National Year
of Partnerships in Education. I invite all Americans to join
me in my commitment to the excellence and quality of education
offered to all Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
third
day of October
, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and eighth.
RONALD REAGAN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
WHITE HOUSE PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM
WITH CONGRESS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Congress Heights Elementary School is located at 6th and
Alabama Avenues, SE, in Washington, D.C. There are 518
students in grades pre-K through 6th grade. Students in
grades K through 6th grade will participate in the program.
There are approximately 28 teachers in the school and
parents and community members are often called upon to
assist in the classroom.
Each White House staff member is expected to participate
in at least one element of the two-part core program
developed in conjunction with the school's principal,
Bill Dalton.
BASIC COMMITMENT - Please indicate your interest:
Element I
The Mentor Program - to be paired
with a student/classroom on an
individual basis
Element II
Resource Development (to be
assigned to a resource development
team
OPTION:
Both Elements I & II combined
ELEMENT I: The Mentor Program - Partnerships will be developed
by undertaking each of the following:
Tutoring
Congress Heights needs tutors in all subject
areas: math, science, English, social studies,
foreign languages, current events, just to
name a few. Tutors in the past have worked
with the students an hour each week, either on
lunch hours, after school or on weekends.
Shadowing
This very special arrangement matches a student
with a person for a day The student spends
the entire day with the individual at work,
learning exactly how a business day operates,
what the individual does, and the mechanics
of the operation. This develops a good one-to-
one relationship which the student seldom receives.
2
Pen Pals
Correspondents are needed to write to
the students to help them develop their
writing skills. This is expected to
result in a regular exchange of letters
and information.
Counseling
Students often need "just someone to
talk to." Trips or meetings may be
arranged for students to have a chance
to talk about a problem or an issue.
ELEMENT II: Resource Development - Partnerships are needed
in the following areas:
Expertise
Speakers are needed for all classes and
clubs. Congress Heights has developed
a Science Club, a Red Cross Club, an
Art and Music Club, a Math Club, and
a Library Club. The opportunities
here are endless - whatever your
expertise - Congress Heights would
welcome a speaker to inform and educate
the students.
Computers
IBM and Digital Equipment Corporation
have donated computers to the school.
Assistants, technicans and programmers
are invited to work with the teachers
and students to develop new learning
techniques.
Assistants
Assistants are needed in the library
and the school office to help develop
the library system and maintain the
daily operation of the school.
Equipment and
Books, magazines, and records are
Supplies
accepted for the library as well as
the classroom. Almost any type of
equipment or supplies will be accepted
if functional.
Financial
Congress Heights is planning to establish
a "Send a Child to Camp" fund. All proceeds
will go towards sending the students to
Camp Round Meadow, a fully equipped camp
run by the National Park Service located
near Camp David. Students will have the
opportunity to attend camp for one week
in the Spring.
3
Landscaping and
The school welcomes assistance in
Beautification
'sprucing' up the place. The students
have a Garden Club and would
appreciate direction as well as
supplies.
Athletics
Individuals might offer their
expertise and time to organize and
coach a football game, basketball
game, etc. or spend time on physical
fitness in general. Again, a one-on-
one relationship is important.
Field Trips
Special events are created for the
students as a motivational tool.
Congress Heights would like to
organize more events for the students.
Supervisory and organizers are needed
for events such as: arrival ceremonies,
White House tours, holiday events,
technical tours of the complex,
Kennedy center programs and events,
NASA/Air and Space Museum, the Pentagon,
Air Traffic Control Center, and the
Weather Bureau.
This is only a basic outline. Beyond these two central
elements, we offer a wide range of additional student
and teacher-supported activities which we urge you to
explore with our staff.
The degree of participation is as creative as you make
it. Any special skills or interests not mentioned above
which you might offer to Congress Heights?
NAME
OFFICE
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
Please indicate your preference:
A) Grade Level (K, 1,2,3,4,5,6)
No Preference
B) Particular subject area
(English, Math, Science
Arts, Music, Athletics,
Foreign Languages)
Other
No Preference
Specific interest, estimate of time available
Return to James K. Coyne, Private Sector Initiatives, Room 134,
OEOB.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 15, 1983
MEMORANDUM TO WHITE HOUSE AND EOP STAFF
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION.
The response to my November 3 memo and request for
participation in the White House adoption of Congress
Heights Elementary School has been very good. I
appreciate the response to date, but must stress the
seriousness of this initiative and ask each of you
to try to commit several hours a week to assist the
school and student body. If you have not indicated
your willingness to participate, please do SO by
completing the attached form.
Offers of involvement range from one-on-one tutoring to
classroom speaking to donations of books and equipment.
The students and teachers have visited the White House
often and have been included in many of the holiday
programs.
Following Jim Coyne's meeting with the principal and
staff of Congress Heights, it was decided that Bill
Dalton, the principal would combine the many offers of
assistance from White House staff with the school's
curriculum. That will be done over the holidays and
staff members will be contacted starting January 1
with full details and schedules.
We are anxious to make this a substantive partnership.
Please indicate your willingness as quickly as possible.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
WHITE HOUSE PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM
WITH CONGRESS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Congress Heights Elementary School is located at 6th and
Alabama Avenues, SE, in Washington, D.C. There are 518
students in grades pre-K through 6th grade. Students in
grades K through 6th grade will participate in the program.
There are approximately 28 teachers in the school and
parents and community members are often called upon to
assist in the classroom.
Each White House staff member is expected to participate
in at least one element of the two-part core program
developed in conjunction with the school's principal,
Bill Dalton.
BASIC COMMITMENT - Please indicate your interest:
Element I
The Mentor Program - to be paired
with a student/classroom on an
individual basis
Element II
Resource Development (to be
assigned to a resource development
team
OPTION:
Both Elements I & II combined
ELEMENT I: The Mentor Program - Partnerships will be developed
by undertaking each of the following:
Tutoring
Congress Heights needs tutors in all subject
areas: math, science, English, social studies,
foreign languages, current events, just to
name a few. Tutors in the past have worked
with the students an hour each week, either on
lunch hours, after school or on weekends.
Shadowing
This very special arrangement matches a student
with a person for a day The student spends
the entire day with the individual at work,
learning exactly how a business day operates,
what the individual does, and the mechanics
of the operation. This develops a good one-to-
one relationship which the student seldom receives.
2
Pen Pals
Correspondents are needed to write to
the students to help them develop their
writing skills. This is expected to
result in a regular exchange of letters
and information.
Counseling
Students often need "just someone to
talk to. Trips or meetings may be
arranged for students to have a chance
to talk about a problem or an issue.
ELEMENT II: Resource Development - Partnerships are needed
in the following areas:
Expertise
Speakers are needed for all classes and
clubs. Congress Heights has developed
a Science Club, a Red Cross Club, an
Art and Music Club, a Math Club, and
a Library Club. The opportunities
here are endless - whatever your
expertise - Congress Heights would
welcome a speaker to inform and educate
the students.
Computers
IBM and Digital Equipment Corporation
have donated computers to the school.
Assistants, technicans and programmers
are invited to work with the teachers
and students to develop new learning
techniques.
Assistants
Assistants are needed in the library
and the school office to help develop
the library system and maintain the
daily operation of the school.
Equipment and
Books, magazines, and records are
Supplies
accepted for the library as well as
the classroom. Almost any type of
equipment or supplies will be accepted
if functional.
Financial
Congress Heights is planning to establish
a "Send a Child to Camp" fund. All proceeds
will go towards sending the students to
Camp Round Meadow, a fully equipped camp
run by the National Park Service located
near Camp David. Students will have the
opportunity to attend camp for one week
in the Spring.
3
Landscaping and
The school welcomes assistance in
Beautification
'sprucing' up the place. The students
have a Garden Club and would
appreciate direction as well as
supplies.
Athletics
Individuals might offer their
expertise and time to organize and
coach a football game, basketball
game, etc. or spend time on physical
fitness in general. Again, a one-on-
one relationship is important.
Field Trips
Special events are created for the
students as a motivational tool.
Congress Heights would like to
organize more events for the students.
Supervisory and organizers are needed
for events such as: arrival ceremonies,
White House tours, holiday events,
technical tours of the complex,
Kennedy center programs and events,
NASA/Air and Space Museum, the Pentagon,
Air Traffic Control Center, and the
Weather Bureau.
This is only a basic outline. Beyond these two central
elements, we offer a wide range of additional student
and teacher-supported activities which we urge you to
explore with our staff.
The degree of participation is as creative as you make
it. Any special skills or interests not mentioned above
which you might offer to Congress Heights?
NAME
OFFICE
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
Please indicate your preference:
A) Grade Level (K, 1,2,3,4,5,6)
No Preference
B) Particular subject area
(English, Math, Science
Arts, Music, Athletics,
Foreign Languages)
Other
No Preference
Specific interest, estimate of time available
Return to James K. Coyne, Private Sector Initiatives, Room 134,
OEOB.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 22, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER III
ED MEESE
ROBERT MCFARLANE
RICHARD DARMAN
CRAIG FULLER
MIKE MCMANUS
RICHARD WIRTHLIN
DAVE GERGEN
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
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SUBJECT:
Communications Planning for January
Below you will find the proposed agenda for the Communications
Planning Meeting to be held December 23 at 10:30 in the Roose-
velt Room.
1. Arms Verification & U.S. Soviet Relations
Tell
2.
Beirut Bombing -- Secretary Weinberger is due to make a
MKD
report to the President on the Long Commission and pos-
sibly on the House subcommittee report.
Stather
3. Kissinger Commission
TRR "In
4.
Communications Strategy for Food Assistance Task Force Report
University v)
5.
Grace Commission - regarding Cost Cutting
in chief"
Please notify my office if you will not be able to attend.
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work.