ICW Conference Call - An Opportunity for Reform
Join Rick Hess and Michael Petrilli for a discussion of the Race to the Top phase 1 winners, the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant application, and the release of the Blueprint for Education Reform.
Education
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The Education Stimulus Report - Volume 1, Issue 3
April 21, 2010
The third monthly installment from ICW on the education programs and initiatives funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
U.S. Chamber Urges Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
April 29, 2010
WASHINGTON D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today urged Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) this year on a bipartisan basis and believes the Department of Education’s Blueprint for Education Reform: Reauthorizing the ESEA is an important first step in the process.
State of the Union: What it Means for Education and Job Training
Join ICW as we discuss President Obama’s State of the Union Address and what his Administration’s plans are for improving education and job training during the year.
President Obama Champions Education at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
March 3, 2010
On March 1, 2010, President Barack Obama was joined by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and General Colin Powell and his wife, Alma Powell at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to announced new efforts to help reduce dropout rates and prepare students for college and careers.
President Obama Convenes Nation’s Governors to Discuss Higher Math and Reading Standards
March 9, 2010
On February 22, 2010, President Obama spoke to an assembly of the National Governors Association about the importance of strengthening our education system, saying that “America’s prosperity has always rested on how well we educate our children.”
March 2, 2010
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Business Community Commends President Obama’s Focus on Improving America’s Schools
May 3, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC—The Business Coalition for Student Achievement (BCSA), representing business leaders from every sector of the U.S. economy, today commended President Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan for their continued emphasis on improving America’s schools with targeted strategies to address the nation’s high school dropout rate.
The Education Stimulus Report - Volume 1, Issue 2
May 3, 2010
The second monthly installment from ICW on the education programs and initiatives funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Understanding the Stimulus Webinar
ICW will host a webinar on February 17th discussing the ongoing efforts under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) at 1:00 pm EST.