U.S. Department of Education

Blueprint for Reauthorizing ESEA

Submitted by Pkickbush on Mon, 2010-03-15 09:14

Read the Obama Administration's proposal for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which focuses on raising standards and rewarding success.

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Equal Educational Opportunity

Submitted by Asmigielski on Mon, 2010-03-01 11:44

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Equal Educational Opportunity

In Selma, Alabama, on the 45th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday," Secretary Duncan spoke about impediments to equal educational opportunity and the administration's intentions to work with schools and postsecondary institutions to address them.

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Race to the Top Finalists

Submitted by dp_admin on Wed, 2010-02-17 20:08

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Race to the Top Finalists

Secretary Arne Duncan announced finalists for Phase 1 of the Race to the Top Competition. Winners will be announced in April.

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Read Across America

Submitted by Asmigielski on Thu, 2010-02-18 16:37

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Read Across America

First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Duncan celebrated "Read Across America Day" with nearly 300 children at the Library of Congress.

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Mon, March 15, 11:04 AM

President Discusses Blueprint for ESEA

Watch this video of President Obama discussing his proposal for reauthorizing the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

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Thu, March 11, 5:17 PM

National Educational Technology Plan

Read the draft National Educational Technology Plan. Share your ideas about how technology can improve education.

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Fri, March 5, 1:45 PM

Turn Around Low-Performing Schools

How can low-performing schools be turned around? These videos tell the stories of three turnaround schools.

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Wed, March 3, 4:36 PM

Duncan Testifies Before House Committee

Secretary Duncan discussed the 2011 budget, ESEA reauthorization, and the administration's teacher quality agenda at a House Ed and Labor Committee hearing.

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Tue, March 2, 2:43 PM

Census: It Matters for Kids

It’s 10 short questions. Simply fill in the answers and mail in the form. It matters for America’s school children. Here’s why.

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Practice Guides for Educators

Recommendations on ways to organize instruction, use data, reduce behavior problems, help students struggling with reading and math, and address other common challenges.

Go to College

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Do What Works

Learn about research-based practices for organizing instruction, teaching algebra, and more.

Teaching Resources

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H1N1 Flu Resources

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National Financial Capability Challenge

Students, show what you know about personal finance by taking this voluntary online challenge.

Civil Rights Website, Data Collection

The Office of Civil Rights launched a new website and announced it will collect new data to gauge whether all students have equal educational opportunity.

ESEA Plan: Flexibility, Resources, Accountability

The Obama administration's blueprint to overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act will support state and local efforts to help ensure that all students graduate prepared for college and a career.

Low-Performing Schools

West Virginia will receive $21.9 million to turn around its lowest achieving schools through the School Improvement Grants program.

Recovery Act Funds for States

Florida, Iowa, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, and Utah are among the states to receive additional Recovery Act funds to help support education jobs.

Investing in Innovation

The grant application and final priorities for the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) are now available.