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Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) Names Lawrence C. Patrick III President and CEO

Washington, D.C.—Lawrence C. Patrick III has been named President and CEO of the Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO), a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to actively support parental choice to empower families and increase educational options for black children.

“Lawrence’s commitment to parental choice and increased educational options for black children, coupled with his years of experience with this organization, make him an excellent choice,” said BAEO Board Chair Dr. Howard Fuller. “He brings a high level of professionalism and skills that will benefit our organization and the movement.”

Patrick succeeds Kaleem Caire, who recently accepted a position with the American Education Reform Council (AERC). The transition follows BAEO’s second annual national symposium, held last week in Philadelphia, which drew hundreds of black people supportive of parental choice. The change will take effect immediately, Fuller said.

Patrick helped co-found the organization and served as Secretary of BAEO’s Board of Directors and as Chair of its Communications Committee. A leading voice in the movement to increase educational options for black children, Patrick previously led a technology startup company focused on helping inner-city charter schools better utilize technology.

Fuller praised Caire, BAEO’s first president and CEO, for leading the organization during its challenging startup period. “We are very appreciative of the dedicated work Kaleem has given to BAEO. We wish him well in his new role.”

Caire said his new position would allow him to “continue working actively for expanded parent choice in a role that allows me to spend more time with my family.”

AERC, based in Milwaukee, is a nonprofit organization that provides information about the impact of parent choice. Its companion, the American Education Reform Foundation, assists supporters across the country in expanding publicly financed parental choice options.

BAEO, based in Washington, D.C., announced its formation Aug. 24, 2000. It has chapters under development in 29 cities in 22 states.

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