04.95.2008 - Intel Chairman Barrett Will Lead U.S. Education Group Board

Intel Chairman Dr. Craig R. Barrett will co-chair the board of directors of Achieve, Inc., a D.C.-based organization with a mission to raise academic standards, improve assessments and strengthen accountability to prepare all young people for postsecondary education, career and citizenship. According to Barrett, "Achieve plays a strategic role in ensuring that U.S students have the knowledge and skills they need to compete in an increasingly flat and complex world. By focusing policymakers and educators on raising academic standards and creating diplomas that count, I am confident that Achieve's efforts will help significantly more high school students reach their potential in college, career and life." - View Press Release - Visit Intel Corporation