Budget Signals Bold Changes for ESEA

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President Obama's budget signals a new direction for federal K-12 ed policy -- more competitive funding, more flexibility and a focus on the reforms likely to have the greatest impact on student success.

2009 Highlights, 2010 Goals

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Secretary Duncan describes highlights of his first year and goals for 2010 in this brief video.

Race to the Top

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President Obama announced plans to continue Race to the Top. 40 states and DC submitted applications to compete in Phase 1 of the program.

Duncan Talks with Mayors

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At a meeting with mayors, Secretary Duncan discussed their important role in education and the upcoming reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
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Fri, February 5, 11:41 AM

Assistant Secretary Thelma Melendez spoke at the National Association for Bilingual Education conference about this administration’s education priorities, budget, and commitment to helping English language learners succeed.

 
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The Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) is seeking peer reviewers for its grant competition.

 
Fri, January 29, 11:36 AM

A school turnaround model and lots of hard work by teachers, students, and the community led to dramatic improvements in a Los Angeles school. This video tells the story.

 
Thu, January 28, 6:10 PM

Read Secretary Duncan's message to the education community about the budget and the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

 
Thu, January 28, 2:30 PM

Education advocates and others, including members of Congress from both parties, expressed support for the President's education agenda after his State of the Union address. Find out more.

 
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