RESPECT Project Seeks to Elevate Teaching Profession

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Link to Press Release
The 2013 proposed budget includes a new $5 billion competitive program to work with teachers, unions, colleges of education and others to reform the field of teaching.

Budget Would Make New Investments in Education

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President's Budget Request Would Make New Investments in Education
The President's 2013 budget request for education includes new community college funding for job training, initiatives to make college more affordable, and support for the teaching profession.

Flexibility in Exchange for Reform for Ten States

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Link to Flexibility in Exchange for Reform for Ten States press release
Ten states that have agreed to implement bold reforms around standards and accountability will receive flexibility from the burdensome mandates of the federal education law known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

State of the Union: America Is Back

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Link to State of the Union: America Is Back blog post
"Teachers matter," said the President. "Instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let's offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job, and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility."
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Link to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) information page
Helping public servants repay their student loans.
 
Link to ESEA Flexibility page
Find out how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB).
 
Link to African American History Resources
Learn about Frederick Douglass, the Harlem Renaissance, the 369th Infantry, Brown v. Board of Ed. Find 60+ resources related to African American history.