WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Community and school

S. 3707, The National Principal Recruitment Act

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 3707 would recruit, train, and support principals for high-need schools who are effective in improving student academic achievement....

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H.R. 7063, The U.S. and the World Education Act

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7063 would raise achievement in international education in elementary schools and secondary schools through grants to improve teacher competency and to support programs in international education that supplement core curricula in such schools....

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S. 3545, The Investment in After-School Programs Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3545 would enhance after-school programs in rural areas of the United States by establishing a pilot program to help communities establish and improve rural after-school programs....

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H.R. 6928, The After School Partnerships Improve Results in Education Act

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6928 would award grants to improve after-school interdisciplinary education programs....

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S. 3487, The Serve America Act

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3487 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service....

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S. 3459, The Connecting Education and Emerging Professions Act of 2008

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3459 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a connecting education and emerging professions demonstration grant program....

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P.L. 110-315, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1304.36

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4137 would amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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S. 3431, The Time for Innovation Matters in Education Act of 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3431 would establish expanded learning time initiatives....

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H.R. 3036, The No Child Left Inside Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.24

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3036 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education....

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H.R. 176, The Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.43

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 176 would authorize assistance to the countries of the Caribbean to fund educational development and exchange programs....

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S. 3160, The National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $4.08

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3160 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act....

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H.R. 2352, The School Safety Enhancements Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.59

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2352 would enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education....

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P.L. 110-394, The National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2.89

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5618 would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act....

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H.R. 6402, The Increasing Student Achievement through School Attendance Act

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6402 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish grants to increase student attendance....

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H.R. 5836, The Students in Business Development in Africa Assistance Act of 2007

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5836 would amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance to establish partnerships between businesses and postsecondary educational institutions in developing countries in Africa to increase economic freedom and competitiveness, promote civil society, and improve the quality of life in such countries....

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H.R. 5563, The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5563 would reauthorize and reform the national service laws....

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S. 2580, The College and University Rural Education Act of 2008

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2580 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education of, and to increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas....

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S. 2444, The Higher Education Sustainability Act of 2007

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2444 would direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainability programs, charged with developing and implementing integrated environmental, economic, and social sustainability initiatives, and it would direct the Secretary of Education to convene a summit of higher education experts in the area of sustainability....

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H.R. 4216, The Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4216 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income Black students to higher education....

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S. 1642, The Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $518.51

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 1642 would extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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H.R. 4139, The College and University Rural Education (CURE) Act of 2007

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4139 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve participation in higher education of, and increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas....

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H.R. 3978, The Student Breakfast and Education Improvement Act of 2007

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3978 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish a program to improve the health and education of children through grants to expand school breakfast programs....

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S. 2227, The Success in the Middle Act of 2007

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2227 would provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an academically rigorous curriculum with effective supports so that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors, it would improve State and district policies and programs relating to the academic achievement of students in the middle grades, and it would develop and implement effective middle school models for struggling students....

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S. 2212, A bill to support the establishment and operations of Teachers Professional Development Institutes

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2212 would support the establishment and operations of Teachers Professional Development Institutes....

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S. 2173, The FIT Kids Act

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2173 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education....

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