WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Community and school

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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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. 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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S. 3160, The National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $3.96

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

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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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P.L. 110-394, The National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2.80

Thu, 13 Mar 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. 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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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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P.L. 110-315, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1268.13

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

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

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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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H.R. 3842, To establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3842 would establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities....

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H.R. 3763, The Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3763 would award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to implement innovative strategies at the secondary school level to improve student achievement and prepare at-risk students for postsecondary education and the workforce....

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S. 2143, The Student Breakfast and Education Improvement Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2143 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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H.R. 3762, The WE CARE Act

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3762 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to foster community involvement....

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H.R. 3746, The College Access and Opportunity Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3746 would amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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