WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Educational planning

S. 3326, The Pathways to College Act

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3326 would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to local education agencies to improve college access....

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S. 3324, The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education for the 21st Century Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3324 would provide leadership regarding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs....

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S. 3184, The Empowering Teaching and Learning Through Education Portals Act

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3184 would make grants to States to implement statewide portal initiatives....

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S. 3027, The COACH Act

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3027 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a program to provide college coaches to low- and middle-income high-achieving high school students....

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S. 2677, The Supporting Education for Returning Veterans Act of 2008

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2677 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to institutions of higher education to establish programs for the provision of services and support to veterans who are students at such institutions....

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H.R. 5143, The Securing Success for Veterans on Campus Act of 2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5143 would encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students....

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H.R. 4880, To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide for the implementation of protection and services for children and youths in out of home care, and for other purposes

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4880 would amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide for the implementation of protection and services for children and youths in out of home care....

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H.R. 4265, Phylicia's Law

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4265 would help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips....

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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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H.R. 3902, The Public School Repair and Renovation Act of 2007

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3902 would amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for the renovation of schools....

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S. 2189, The Student Bill of Rights

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2189 would provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems....

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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. 3661, The Rural Students College, Career, and Community Readiness Act of 2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3661 would conduct 1 or more higher education and career readiness demonstration projects for rural, low-income students....

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H.R. 3642, The Expanded Learning Time Demonstration Act

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3642 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for expanded learning time schools and programs....

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H.R. 3523, The I LEAD Act of 2007

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3523 would develop a generation of school leaders who are committed to, and effective in, increasing student achievement and it would ensure that all low-income, under-performing schools are led by effective school leaders who are well-prepared to foster student success....

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H.R. 3406, The Success in the Middle Act of 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3406 would provide grants to States to ensure that all students exit the middle grades prepared for success in a high school with an academically rigorous curriculum that prepares students for postsecondary education and the workplace....

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S. 1996, The Achievement Through Technology and Innovation Act of 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1996 would reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001....

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S. 1981, The No Child Left Inside Act of 2007

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1981 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education....

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H.R. 3345, The Substitute Teaching Improvement Act

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3345 would authorize the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies in order to increase the effectiveness of substitute teaching....

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S. 1942, The Public School Repair and Renovation Act of 2007

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1942 would amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for the renovation of schools....

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H.R. 3257, The FIT Kids Act

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3257 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education....

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H.R. 3168, The Path to Success: Gang Prevention through Community Partnerships Act

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3168 would establish an educational mentoring pilot program for at-risk youth through community partnerships that provides life, social, academic and vocational skills necessary for youth to become productive law abiding citizens....

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S. 1787, The Rural Students College, Career, and Community Readiness Act of 2007

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1787 would conduct 1 or more higher education and career readiness demonstration projects for rural, low-income students....

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S. 1775, The No Child Left Behind Act of 2007

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1775 would reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that no child is left behind....

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H.R. 3036, The No Child Left Inside Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.23

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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

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