Vol. 6 No. 21
November 13, 2006
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy And Progress: Volume 6, No. 21
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy and Progress is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events in Washington, DC and around the country. The format makes information on federal education policy accessible to everyone from elected officials and policymakers to parents and community leaders. Contributors include Jason Amos, editor, and Kate Bradley, copyeditor.
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Articles:
- DEMOCRATS SWEEP INTO POWER: Will Post-Election Pledges of Bipartisanship Apply When Congress Meets For Its Lame Duck Session?
- DOUBLE THE WORK: New Alliance Report Calls for Increased Focus on English Language Learners in Discussions on Improving Adolescent Literacy
- RECLAIMING THE AMERICAN DREAM: Report Finds Rigorous High School Course Work and a “College-Going Culture” Vital to Success in College
- EDUCATION SECRETARY ANNOUNCES $42 MILLION IN TEACHER PAY FOR PERFORMANCE GRANTS