Updates
A federal panel of the Sixth Circuit declares in a 2-1 decision that Michigan's ban on the consideration of race and gender in public university admissions (enacted pursuant to a successful voter-initiated amendment to the Michigan Constitution) violates the U.S. Constitution's Equal Protection Clause because it "unconstitutionally alters Michigan's political structure by impermissibly burdening racial minorities." The decision is inconsistent with a 1997 federal decision in the Ninth Circuit, thus creating a "split" among the federal circuits regarding whether such voter bans are constitutional under federal law. The State has indicated that it plans to appeal.
For more information, please read the complete case study here.
U.S. Department of Education Headlines
ED Officials Learn About New York's Progress in Implementing Race to the Top Plan July 8, 2011
School Days at ED July 8, 2011
Education Stakeholders Forum July 14 July 8, 2011
Summer Seminars: Intro to Education Policy July 6, 2011
Promise Neighborhoods Application Includes New Implementation Grants and Planning Grants July 6, 2011
Passionate Teacher and Coach Inspires Students Inside and Out of the Classroom July 5, 2011
Congressional Headlines
Kline Introduces Third Bill in Education Reform Series July 7, 2011
H.R. 2445, The State and Local Funding Flexibility Act July 7, 2011
New Legislation
H.R.2410: College Debt Swap Act of 2011
Sponsor: Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] (introduced 7/6/2011)
H.R.2430: To amend the percentage of funds appropriated under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 required to be reserved for outlying areas and the Secretary of the Interior.
Sponsor: Rep Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [MP] (introduced 7/6/2011)
H.R.2437: Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2011
Sponsor: Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] (introduced 7/7/2011)
H.R.2445: State and Local Funding Flexibility Act
Sponsor: Rep Kline, John [MN-2] (introduced 7/7/2011)
S.1328: A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding school libraries, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Reed, Jack [RI] (introduced 7/6/2011)
Federal Register
Office of Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education. Promise Neighborhoods Program--Implementation Grant Competition. Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2011. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215N (Implementation grants).
Office of Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education. Promise Neighborhoods Program--Planning Grant Competition Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2011. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215P (Planning grants).
Office of Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education. Notice of final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria. RIN 1855-ZA07 [CFDA: 84.215P]
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities Program. Correction; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2011.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education. Reopening, applications for New Awards; Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities--Center on Online Learning and Students With Disabilities [CFDA Number: 84.327U].
U.S. Department of Education, The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) National Board. Notice of an open meeting. Monday, July 25, 2011. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.Eighth Floor Conference Room, 1990 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006, Telephone: (202) 502-7500.
Events
Senate HELP Committee: Full Committee Field Hearing - Educating Our Children to Succeed in the Global Economy Date: Friday, July 15 2011, 10:00 AM Place: Gilbert Heights Elementary School, 12839 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97236
