Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), joined by other Senate and House Democratic colleagues, called on President Biden to use executive action to cancel $50,000 in federal student…
1,231 viewsLegal and education scholars discussed various states' and local school districts' education funding systems. They offered recommendations for improving school funding inequities and educational…
396 viewsEducation Undersecretary Ted Mitchell Ted Mitchell talked about President Obama’s education initiatives and how state and federal lawmakers could work together to improve schools. This was…
425 viewsThe Shepherd University Foundation hosted the first annual Tom E. Moses Memorial lecture series. Senator Byrd, whose leadership added the appropriation act designating September 17th as…
2,796 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on granting waivers to No Child Left Behind requirements. Jonathan Allen, participating by phone, gave an update on Representative Anthony Weiner, who was…
113 viewsMichelle McNeil talked about the Education Department’s “Race to the Top” competition, federal education programs, and federal funding for local and state education through economic…
257 viewsDavid Blaime talked about revisions to the federal student loan program included in the health care reconciliation bill. The bill gives community colleges $2 billion over the next four…
176 viewsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan talked about U.S. education policy and Obama administration’s priorities for K-12 and higher education. The program took place at the National Archives, and Mr.…
326 viewsPaul Basken talked about Congressional legislation designed to overhaul the government’s student loan system, and how the legislation is tied to the current health care bill. He also responded to…
287 viewsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan testified about the Obama administration’s blueprint for overhauling the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind.…
594 viewsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan testified about the Obama administration’s blueprint for overhauling the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind.…
300 viewsSecretary Arne Duncan spoke about managing effective federal and state education programs. Among the topics he addressed were setting and raising common standards, teacher employment and…
427 viewsThe bipartisan National Conference of State Legislatures' Education Task Force, composed of state legislators from across the country, released its findings. The report was critical of…
133 viewsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan spoke to reporters about the release of the proposed fiscal year 2011 federal budget. The $51 billion proposal included increased spending on programs for…
69 viewsJamie Merisotis talked about President Obama’s announcement calling for $12 billion in additional funding to the nation’s community colleges, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic…
107 viewsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan spoke on education reform and how the Education Department would use economic stimulus funds. Among the topics he addressed were improving student…
115 viewsCarmel Martin talked about how the Education Department plans to spend its share of the $787B in stimulus funds approved by Congress. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.…
95 viewsDoug Lederman talked about the $47 billion allocated for education spending included in the budget proposal submitted by President Obama, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic…
95 viewsThe annual meeting of the National Education Association opened with a presentation of the meetings topic, “Redefining the Federal Role in K-12 Education.” Association officials answered…
222 viewsJeanne Allen and Mark Egan debated the merits and controversies of a new Pell Grants proposal offered by President Bush in his State of the Union address. The $300 million dollar proposal…
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