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Category Archives: U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program: Now Accepting Applications
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. The U.S. Department of Education is now accepting applications for the fifth cohort of Teaching Ambassador Fellows. The application process opened on January 21, and will close on February 22. The Teaching … Continue reading
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The State of the Union: Education is a Priority
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Last night, President Obama delivered his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. In a much anticipated speech, the President focused sharply on the need for more … Continue reading
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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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New Report Uncovers Charter Schools Excluding Students with Significant Disabilities in Florida
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. A new report by the Miami Herald and StateImpact Florida – a National Public Radio initiative - confirms CEC’s ongoing concern that many charter schools are failing to serve students with disabilities, … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA School Aged, Safe and Positive School Climate, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education
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Department of Education Releases Study on State-level Bullying Legislation
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. The Department of Education recently released a study that details the discrepancies amongst anti-bullying laws and policies throughout the country. This study is the first nationwide look at bullying legislation from the … Continue reading
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1.5% Cut: If applied to all of FY12, how much will IDEA lose?
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Congress has still not acted to fund fiscal year 2012. Although it appears something may happen this week, no final details have been released about the education budget. One issue CEC has … Continue reading
Department of Education Releases Report on Post Secondary Learning Materials
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. This week, the Department of Education released a report on the Disparities in Post Secondary learning materials for students with disabilities. The Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) in Postsecondary Education … Continue reading
Posted in assistive technology, NCLB/ESEA, U.S. Department of Education
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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
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Speak out on behalf of special education and share your story with CEC!
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Every year, CEC publishes the Federal Outlook for Exceptional Children, providing an overview of federally-funded programs – IDEA and Javits grants – that impact the lives of children and youth with disabilities … Continue reading
Posted in CEC Legislative Action Center, IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, NCLB/ESEA, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education
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Department of Education Announces New Learning Tools
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Last week U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced at the 2011 State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) Leadership Summit the launch of the new Learning Registry – an online database and … Continue reading
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