Updates

As Congress continues to struggle to develop a compromised approach to ESEA reauthorization, the Department of Education is preparing to engage States in a conversation about how to better implement No Child Left Behind. For more information, click here.

Recent Publications

Education Resource Strategies: Restructuring Resources for High-Performing Schools: A Primer for State Policymakers by Karen Hawley Miles & Karen Baroody with Elliot Regenstein of EducationCounsel, June 2, 2011

U.S. Department of Education Headlines

Obama Administration Plans NCLB 'Flexibility' Package Tied to Reform If Congress Does Not Act Soon on Reauthorization June 13, 2011

ED Officials Visit Delaware to Learn About Progress Made in Implementing Race to the Top Plan June 10, 2011

Inspiration Overcomes Anxiety for Future Teachers in Rural Illinois June 10, 2011

Obama Administration Establishes White House Rural Council to Strengthen Rural Communities June 9, 2011

Congressional Headlines

Chairman Kline: Outdated mandates fail our students Chairman Kline's Opinion piece published in Politico, June 12, 2011

Publications

National Center on Education Statistics. Data File: Common Core of Data State Nonfiscal Survey of Public Elementary and Secondary Education: School year 2009-10 June 13, 2011

National Center on Education Statistics. Data File: Documentation to the NCES Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Universe Survey Preliminary File: School Year 2009–10 June 13, 2011

New Legislation

S.1155: A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to improve access to high quality early learning and child care for low-income children and working families, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Casey, Robert P., Jr. [PA] (introduced 6/8/2011)  

S.1156: A bill to assist States in making voluntary high quality universal prekindergarten programs available to 3- to 5-year olds for at least 1 year preceding kindergarten.
Sponsor: Sen Casey, Robert P., Jr. [PA] (introduced 6/8/2011)

S.1158: English Learning and Innovation Act of 2011
Sponsor: Sen Bennet, Michael F. [CO] (introduced 6/8/2011)   

S.1170: A bill to set the United States on track to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten.
Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 6/9/2011)

S.1175: A bill to provide, develop, and support 21st century readiness initiatives that assist students in acquiring the skills necessary to think critically and solve problems, be an effective communicator, collaborate with others, and learn to create and innovate.
Sponsor: Sen Hagan, Kay [NC] (introduced 6/9/2011)   

S.1177: A bill to provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards, to develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts, and to improve State policies to raise graduation rates, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/9/2011)

S.1178: A bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/9/2011)     

S.1179: A bill to promote advanced placement and International Baccalaureate programs.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/9/2011)    

Events

Center for American Progress: Where Are We and Where Are We Going? The Stakes for Reauthorizing ESEA June 14, 2011, 9:00 am

National Assessment Governing Board: Webinar: The Nation's Report Card—the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) U.S. History 2010, Grades 4, 8, and 12 June 14, 2011, 11:00 am

ETS: 15th Addressing Achievement Gaps Symposium — A Strong Start: Positioning Young Black Boys for Educational Success June 14, 2011

Fordham Institute: Is it Time to Turn the Page on Federal Accountability in Education? June 15, 2011, 4:00 pm

American Enterprise Institute: School Voucher Programs and the Effects of a Little Healthy Competition June 15, 2011, 12:15 pm