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Category Archives: Race to the Top
Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Winners Announced
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. On Friday, December 16, the Obama Administration announced the winners of the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge. California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington state … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, Race to the Top, U.S. Department of Education
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We have a Federal Budget!
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Another federal government shut down has been averted, at least until the end of September, 2012. On Saturday, the House and Senate passed a full year omnibus (one bill that funds almost … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, Race to the Top, U.S. Congress
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Round Three of the Race-to-the-Top Grants Now Open
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Two weeks ago, the nine finalists for the Race-to-the-Top grants were able to begin the application process for the $200 million available through round three. These applications will be tailored to focus … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, Race to the Top, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education
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Department of Education Announces first ever Office for Early Learning
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Last week at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference, Senior Advisor on Early Learning Jacqueline Jones announced the Department of Education’s plan to create the first ever … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, Head Start, IDEA Early Intervention, Race to the Top, U.S. Department of Education
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House Proposal Would Raise IDEA Funds; Other Education Programs Cut
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Although the 2012 Federal Fiscal Year began over the weekend, Congress has still not agreed on how much funding to allocate to education. In September, the Senate acted. But shortly thereafter, the … Continue reading
Posted in CEC Legislative Action Center, Gifted and Talented, IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, NCLB/ESEA, Race to the Top, U.S. Congress
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States Ready to Apply for $500 Million for Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Just minutes after an earthquake shook Washington, DC, Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education and Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, announced the release of the final application for the Race … Continue reading
Secretary Duncan Moves Ahead with Waivers for NCLB Provisions; Waivers to be Available in September
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Following a summer of inaction by Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, most commonly referred to as No Child Left Behind, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is now … Continue reading
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Secretary Duncan Speaks In-Depth on Special Education Policy Issues: Q&A with CEC Members Addresses Education Reform Agenda, Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan confronted difficult questions asked by special educators who are members of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), in a document released today. Ask Arne: A Conversation … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, NCLB/ESEA, Race to the Top, U.S. Department of Education
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Congress’ Budget? The President’s Budget? What’s Going on in Washington and What Will the Impact Be on Special/Gifted Education?
From Carrie Winslow over on CEC Policy Insider. The House of Representatives is debating the largest funding cuts to education in history, including slashing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by over $500 million. The President just released his budget … Continue reading
Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
From Carrie Winslow over on CEC Policy Insider. This week, the White House announced the second annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. Public high schools across the country are once again invited to compete to host the … Continue reading
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