This fall, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced new guidelines for states in meeting the "highly qualified teacher" goals of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Recognizing that teachers are one of the most important factors in improving student academic performance and closing the achievement gap, the No Child Left Behind Act set the important goal of ensuring that all students be taught by a "highly qualified teacher" (HQT). For more information read Secretary Spellings' letter to Chief State School Officers at: http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/secletter/051021.html.
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February 2006 E-newsletter
Below is a listing of our archived monthly e-newsletters. You can view the resources we mentioned in each issue by clicking on the link or Search Resources to find any resource from an e-newsletter or event.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced proposed regulations to enhance the ability of schools and states to more effectively measure the achievement of America's students with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education is interested in receiving public comments. The public comment period ends on Feb. 28, 2006. http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2005/12/12142005a.html
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The U.S. Department of Education again plans to honor outstanding classroom teachers through the American Stars of Teaching program. The Department's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is seeking nominations and information about teachers who are improving student achievement, using innovative strategies in the classroom, and making a difference in the lives of their students. One teacher will be recognized from each state.
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The new, Assessment and Accountability Content Center (AACC) has just released a new tool designed to assist states as they decide if and how to apply to be a pilot site to incorporate growth models into state No Child Left Behind (NCLB) plans for school and district accountability.
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The Learning First Alliance has released an updated version of its communication tool a Practical Guide to Promoting America's Public Schools. The Guide provides practical advice on communicating about public education with parents, the public and others.
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The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement recently completed a four-part series on school improvement and reform as a collaborative, school-wide cycle of activities: (1) organizing for improvement, (2) planning for improvement, (3) implementing improvement plans, and (4) sustaining improvement efforts. Each publication addresses one of these areas and builds upon the ideas and strategies discussed in the preceding briefs.
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The American Institutes for Research recently released the CSRQ Center Report on Elementary School CSR Models. This report provides a scientifically based, consumer-friendly review of the effectiveness and quality of 22 widely adopted elementary school comprehensive school reform (CSR) models.
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The What Works Clearinghouse of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences has launched an Evidence-Based Education Help Desk. The Help Desk's mission is to provide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers with practical, easy-to-use resources to advance evidence-based education.
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This publication describes how the USDOE—together with parents, educators and policymakers—is making No Child Left Behind work for states, schools and students.
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The GEAR UP program is a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides five-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. The deadline for applications is March 9, 2006.
