WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Education

H.R. 4152, The Native Act to Transform Imagery in Various Environments

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4152 would authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to eligible schools to assist such schools to discontinue use of a derogatory or discriminatory name or depiction as a team name, mascot, or nickname....

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H.R. 4148, The Hunger Free Schools Act

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4148 would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve and expand direct certification procedures for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs....

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H.R. 4103, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4103 would extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year....

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S. 2796, A bill to extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2796 would extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year....

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S. 2789, The Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2789 would establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government....

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S. 2785, The After-School Partnerships Improve Results in Education (ASPIRE) Act

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2785 would provide grants to improve after-school interdisciplinary education programs....

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H.R. 4037, The LEARN Act

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4037 would establish a comprehensive literacy program....

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S. 2740, The Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2740 would establish a comprehensive literacy program....

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S. 2733, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Private Education Loan Ombudsman

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2733 would provide for the establishment of a Private Education Loan Ombudsman....

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H.R. 4000, The Conflict Resolution and Mediation Act of 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4000 would provide assistance to local educational agencies for the prevention and reduction of conflict and violence....

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H.R. 3982, The Reengaging Americans in Serious Education by Uniting Programs Act

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3982 would prepare young people in disadvantaged situations for a competitive future....

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H.R. 3973, The Early Learning Innovation Act

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3973 would establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children....

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H.R. 3956, The Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3956 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Direct Loans for members of the Armed Forces on active duty regardless of the date of disbursement....

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H.R. 3950, The Improving Mathematics and Science Teacher Quality Act

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3950 would amend provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 relating to mathematics and science instruction....

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H.R. 3943, The Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3943 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program....

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S. 1932, The Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1932 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program....

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H.R. 3928, The SKILLs Act

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3928 would amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding school library media specialists....

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P.L. 111-90, The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1818 would amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to honor the legacy of Stewart L. Udall....

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S. 1791, The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1791 would establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories....

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H.R. 3800, The Reducing Barriers to Learning Act of 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3800 would establish an Office of Specialized Instructional Support Services in the Department of Education and it would provide grants to State educational agencies to reduce barriers to learning....

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S. 1775, The Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1775 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Direct Loans for members of the Armed Forces on active duty regardless of the date of disbursement....

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H.R. 3782, The Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3782 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage the implementation or expansion of prekindergarten programs for students 4 years of age or younger....

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H.R. 3753, The PRIDE Act

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3753 would establish dual-language education programs in low-income communities....

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H.R. 3730, The Financial Education for Teachers and Students Act

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3730 would provide for financial literacy education....

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H.R. 3705, The Expand School Meals Act of 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3705 would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase the number of children eligible for free school meals....

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