"16 Finalists Announced in Phase 1 of Race to the Top Competition: Finalists to Present in Mid-March; Winners Announced in Early April"
Yesterday the Department of Education announced that 15 states and the District of Columbia will advance as finalists for phase 1 of the Race to the Top competition.
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H.R.4736: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize student loan forgiveness for certain individuals employed in advanced energy professions.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Charles A. [OH-6] (introduced 3/3/2010)
S.3061: A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] (introduced 3/3/2010)
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Former Education Secretary Richard W. Riley to Discuss Nation's Schools at Fifth Annual Teaching and Learning Summit (March 4, 2010)
U.S. Education Secretary to Announce Round-One Race to the Top Finalists During Conference Call (March 3, 2010)
U.S. Education Secretary Duncan to Keynote Association of American Publishers Annual Meeting in D.C. (March 2, 2010)
U.S. Department of Education to Host Community Meetings on Turning Around New Mexico's Lowest-Performing Schools (March 1, 2010)
U.S. Secretary of Education Hosts Call with High School Students to Discuss Presidential Commencement Challenge and Education Reform (March 1, 2010)