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AAE Federal Update August 1, 2011
posted by: Alix | August 01, 2011, 09:57 pm

Education Secretary Duncan Testifies About Education Budget

Last week, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education about the proposed federal education budget. In the wake of the heated debate related to spending cuts, Secretary Duncan made his case for President Obama's 2012 budget specific to the Department's future goals.   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update July 11, 2011
posted by: Alix | July 11, 2011, 12:00 am

Third Education Reform Bill Introduced in House Committee

Last week, U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) introduced the third in the committee's series of education reform bills designed to overhaul the current elementary and secondary education law, or No Child Left Behind.  H.R. 1891, otherwise known as "The State and Local Funding Flexibility Act," is designed to allow states and local school districts maximum flexibility in their use of federal education dollars.

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AAE Federal Update June 7, 2011
posted by: Alix | June 07, 2011, 02:18 pm

Congressional Subcommittee Explores the Role of Charters

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), last week held a hearing to examine the expanding role of charter schools in the nation's education system. The hearing comes on the heels of recently released statistics highlighting increased charter enrollment and decreased private school enrollment.   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update May 18, 2011
posted by: Alix | May 18, 2011, 08:57 am

President Obama Gives High School Commencement Address

President Obama stopped in Memphis, Tennessee yesterday to deliver Booker T. Washington High School's key note graduation address as part of the Department of Education's Commencement Challenge for 2011. Washington High secured the historic address from the President by illustrating how it overcame a history of disciplinary problems and high dropout rates by implementing reforms and turning the school into a sanctuary for troubled kids in inner city Memphis.

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AAE Federal Update May 4, 2011
posted by: Alix | May 04, 2011, 02:53 pm
Teacher Appreciation & Charter School WeekThis week, May 2-8, 2011, is both National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Charter Schools Week. AAE is pleased to recognize both American educators and charter schools this week and every day. It goes without saying that AAE is not only a committed supporter of American educators but charter schools as well. This week is a special occasion for our members in all educational settings.   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update April 18, 2011
posted by: Alix | April 18, 2011, 07:10 pm
U.S. Supreme Courts Rules in Favor of Tax Credits   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update March 22, 2011
posted by: Alix | March 22, 2011, 04:10 pm
International Summit on Teaching Profession Convenes in New YorkLast week, the Department of Education hosted a two-day conference focusing on best practices in building a world-class teaching force. Held in New York City, the conference brought American teachers and administrators together with several foreign high-performing countries.   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update January 25, 2011
posted by: Alix | January 25, 2011, 10:36 am
USDA Releases School Nutrition Guidelines   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update January 11, 2011
posted by: Alix | January 11, 2011, 12:00 am
Secretary Duncan Pens Op-Ed   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update December 13, 2010
posted by: Alix | December 13, 2010, 12:00 am
U.S. Falling Behind According to New International RankingsAmerican Students are falling behind according to new international rankings released this week. The Programme for International Student Assessment or PISA is a system of international assessments that measures 15-year-olds' performance in reading literacy, math literacy, and science literacy every three years. In 2009, the U.S. and 64 other countries and education systems participated in PISA with a specific focus on reading literacy. The scores have illustrated some interesting and disturbing trends for student performance in key subjects compared to European and Asian students.Among the findings:   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update November 29, 2010
posted by: Alix | November 29, 2010, 12:00 am
Department of Education Releases New Technology PlanThe Department of Education released a new national education technology plan through their Office of Educational Technology entitled, Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology. The report comes on the heels of some major breakthroughs relating to technology in education.   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update November 9, 2010
posted by: Alix | November 09, 2010, 12:00 am
Federal Education Policy Changes ComingLast week was a historic moment in U.S. political history as Republicans made monumental gains in the House of Representatives and narrowed Democratic control in the Senate. This power shift will lead to changes in federal education policy, particularly with regard to spending. Republican campaigned on restoring federal spending to 2008 fiscal years and returning more control to the states.   Continue Reading...
AAE Federal Update October 25, 2010
posted by: Alix | October 25, 2010, 12:00 am
DoEd Addresses Bullying EpidemicIn the wake of two recent suicides in connection to bullying, school systems across the country are reevaluating their policies relating to school discipline and harassment.   Continue Reading...
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