Cartoon Network Bullying Movie To Feature Obama Message
The movie, "Speak Up," is described as capturing the real, everyday stories of kids who were bullied. It premieres Sunday. Read Full Post >
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March 12, 2012
February 13, 2012
Obama to Highlight Education in Budget Rollout
Obama is asking for $5 billion for a new competitive grant fund aimed at teacher quality, and an $850 million extension of his Race to the Top franchise. But major formula programs, such as Title I, would see flat funding, advocates say. Read Full Post >
February 02, 2012
Charter Advocates Claim Rules in Works Would Affect Pensions
Charter school advocates are worried about a notice of proposed rulemaking that they say could force states to ban charter school teachers from taking part in state retirement plans. Read Full Post >
January 24, 2012
New USDA School Meal Rules Cut Calories, Salt; Not Potatoes
The USDA has unveiled the final rules about what school lunches and breakfasts should look like. Read Full Post >
January 24, 2012
Educators to Sit in First Lady's Box During Speech
Education issues are supposed to be one of four main themes in President Barack Obama's state of the union speech tonight. And so a handful of educators, students, and advocates will be guests of First Lady Michelle Obama. Read Full Post >
January 24, 2012
Obama Wants Lower College Costs, Higher Dropout Age
President Barack Obama called directly on universities to hold down costs and urged states to raise the dropout age to 18, according his State of the Union speech. Read Full Post >
January 23, 2012
Ex-Ohio Schools' Chief Nominated to Key Federal K-12 Post
Deborah Delisle, who served as Ohio's superintendent of public instruction when the state won a Race to the Top grant, is being nominated by President Obama to serve as the assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. Read Full Post >
January 23, 2012
Education Expected to Take Turn in State of the Union Spotlight
Look for education to be one of the policy areas highlighted by President Barack Obama as he delivers his annual, nationally televised address. Read Full Post >
January 04, 2012
Feds Plan to Help Teens, Young Adults Find Summer Jobs
A new federal initiative pledges to put tens of thousands of teenagers and young adults to work this summer. Read Full Post >
December 08, 2011
Health Care Law Yields More Grants for School-Based Health Centers
More school-based health clinics will be upgraded, expanded, or built from scratch, and they will eventually add enough capacity to serve about 53,000 students across the country, thanks to a fresh infusion of federal cash. Read Full Post >
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