David J. Johns, the former senior education policy advisor to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), has been appointed as the executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.
As executive director, Johns will work with federal agencies and with communities to identify the best practices to improve black student achievement.
“David’s expertise will be critical in helping to address the academic challenges that many African American students face, and I am delighted to have him on our team,” said U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan. “His wealth of knowledge and passion will help the Department move forward in its quest to ensure that all children are college and career ready.”
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