UPDATED> ED News (Mar 17, 2004)

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From: "Winters, Kirk" <Kirk.Winters@xxxxxx>
To: "Information from & about the U.S. Department of Education  publications &
more ." <edinfo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: ED News (Mar 17, 2004)
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 16:22:13 -0500

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U.S. Department of Education (ED) News
February 14 - March 17, 2004
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Progress on NCLB

      In a memo to editorial writers, Secretary Paige describes
      progress in implementing No Child Left Behind.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/opeds/edit/2004/03112004.html

Highly Qualified Teachers

      Three new policies give teachers greater flexibility in
      demonstrating that they are highly qualified under NCLB.
      http://www.ed.gov/nclb/methods/teachers/hqtflexibility.html

More Guidance to Help States Implement NCLB

      A new webpage provides more than 50 letters sent to states to
      clarify various NCLB policies.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03102004a.html

Policies on English Language Learners

      Two new policies will help students new to the English
      language while also giving states & school districts greater
      flexibility to help these students & meet the requirements of
      NCLB.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/02/02192004.html

Guidance on Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      New guidance will help states meet NCLB requirements for
      students with significant cognitive disabilities.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03022004.html

      See more NCLB guidance & regulations at
           http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln
           http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln

More Education Options for Parents

      Public comment is sought on a proposed regulation that would
      make it easier for school to offer -- & for parents to
      choose -- same-sex classes & schools for students.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03032004.html

Parents Understand Importance of Science, but Student Achievement
Lags

      Secretary Paige released results of a poll at the nation's
      first Summit on Science, a meeting attended by over 700
      educators, researchers, scientists, & business leaders.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03162004.html

      Results of the poll of 1,000 parents indicate that African
      American parents -- more so than white parents -- are likely
      to encourage their children to take science classes & are more
      comfortable helping with related homework.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03162004a.html

Science, Tech, & Math Week

      Excellence in Science, Technology, & Mathematics Education
      Week (March 15-20) features a gallery of websites that invite
      students to design a virtual roller coaster, find out what's
      in toothpaste, explore atomic physics & ancient tombs, go back
      in time to the world of Leonardo da Vinci, watch animations of
      internal combustion engines, compose music, & ask a scientist
      a question.
      http://www.estme.org

Technology Leadership Summit

      The first of two technology leadership summits was held March
      10-12 in St. Louis to provide guidance & strategies for
      decision-makers who are developing accountability & assessment
      systems.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/02/02252004a.html

High School Summits

      Seven regional summits will bring teams of educators &
      policymakers together to examine how America's high schools
      prepare students for higher education & the world of work.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03112004a.html

Partners in Hispanic Education Host Feria Educativa

      The Partners in Hispanic Education are hosting an education
      fair for Hispanic American families in Albuquerque, New
      Mexico, March 17-20.

Character Education Website

      The Character Education & Civic Engagement Technical
      Assistance Center website provides information on character
      education & civic engagement, as well as strategies that
      support academic goals & other reform efforts.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/02/02172004.html

Funding for Charter School Facilities

      A new grant program will further enhance the school choice
      options under NCLB by helping states with charter school
      facilities costs.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03042004a.html

Paige Gives "Pell Plus" a Check-Plus

      Secretary Paige applauded the introduction of "The Pell Grants
      Plus Act" by Reps. Max Burns (R-Ga.) & Ric Keller (R-Fla.).
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03042004.html

Speeches

      Secretary Paige spoke at a forum for state Teachers of the
      Year, a meeting of the National Conference of State
      Legislatures, the ED Technology Summit, & more.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/latest/index.html?src=ln

Email Updates for Teachers

      ED is gearing up to provide electronic information updates
      designed for teachers.  If you would like to receive these
      updates, please send your email address to teachers@xxxxxxx

Indian Education Grants

      ED is inviting applications to improve education opportunities
      for Indian students.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03102004b.html

Controlling Obesity in Children & Adolescents

      In response to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) report on
      obesity, Secretary Paige noted that 15 percent of U.S.
      children & adolescents are overweight.  He said that "Children
      should be encouraged be physically active for at least 60
      minutes a day," & he called on parents to be role models by
      being physically active themselves.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03122004.html

Preventing Impaired Driving & Underage Drinking

      "Safe Lanes on Campus: A Guide for Preventing Impaired Driving
      & Underage Drinking" addresses alcohol use by underage college
      students & driving under the influence of alcohol by college
      students of all ages.
      http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/safelanesguide.html

Women's History Month

      In celebration of the many contributions women have made to
      our nation, Secretary Paige encouraged teachers to use this
      opportunity to spark discussion about women's role in our
      history.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03102004.html

      Learning resources related to Women's History Month are at
      http://www.ed.gov/free/w-history.html.

Extra Credit

      See "Nine Facts About NCLB" & other news about NCLB.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/newsletters/extracredit/index.html

Op-Eds & Letters to the Editor

      Read op-eds & letters to the editor from Secretary Paige &
      other ED officials.
      http://www.ed.gov/news/opeds/edit/index.html?src=ln

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