<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>

      <rss version="2.0">		
        <channel>
          <title>WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Educational research</title>
          <link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills</link>
          <description></description>
          <managingEditor>info@washingtonwatch.com</managingEditor>
          <generator>http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1</generator>
          
<item>
<title>H.R. 6617, The Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6617.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6617 would strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration programs....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512011.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512011.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200512011@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 3334, The Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3334.html</link>
<description> S. 3334 would strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512030.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512030.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200512030@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 6104, The Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6104.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6104 would provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511146.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511146.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200511146@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 3047, The Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3047.html</link>
<description> S. 3047 would provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511167.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511167.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200511167@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 4305, To amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve elementary and secondary education</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4305.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4305 would amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve elementary and secondary education....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508572.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508572.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200508572@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 4217, The Minority Male Academic Achievement Study</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4217.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4217 would study the access to and success in education of minority males, including high school graduation and college participation....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508407.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508407.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200508407@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2365, The Parents' Rights Empowerment and Protection Act' (PREP Act)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2365.html</link>
<description> S. 2365 would require educational institutions that receive Federal funds to obtain the affirmative, informed, written consent of a parent before providing a student information regarding sex, and it would provide parents the opportunity to review such information....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508449.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508449.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200508449@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 3978, The Student Breakfast and Education Improvement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3978.html</link>
<description> 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....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508015.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508015.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200508015@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2227, The Success in the Middle Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2227.html</link>
<description> 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....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507997.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507997.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507997@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2189, The Student Bill of Rights</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2189.html</link>
<description> S. 2189 would provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507899.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507899.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507899@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2173, The FIT Kids Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2173.html</link>
<description> S. 2173 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507883.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507883.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507883@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 3853, To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for a National Resource Center for Positive Youth Development and School Success</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3853.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3853 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for a National Resource Center for Positive Youth Development and School Success....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507813.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507813.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507813@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2143, The Student Breakfast and Education Improvement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2143.html</link>
<description> 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....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507699.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507699.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507699@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 3746, The College Access and Opportunity Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3746.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3746 would amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507666.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507666.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507666@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2122, The Facilitating Outstanding Classrooms Using Size reduction Act (FOCUS Act)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2122.html</link>
<description> S. 2122 would amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of highly qualified teachers....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507613.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507613.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507613@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2118, The Proven Programs for the Future of Education Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2118.html</link>
<description> S. 2118 would encourage the use of research-proven programs in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507599.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507599.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507599@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2117, The Education Research &amp; Development To Improve Achievement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2117.html</link>
<description> S. 2117 would encourage the development of research-proven programs funded under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507598.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507598.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507598@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2053, The Improving Student Testing Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2053.html</link>
<description> S. 2053 would amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve elementary and secondary education....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507366.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507366.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507366@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 3523, The I LEAD Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3523.html</link>
<description> 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....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507311.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507311.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507311@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 3406, The Success in the Middle Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3406.html</link>
<description> 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....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507137.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507137.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507137@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 1996, The Achievement Through Technology and Innovation Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1996.html</link>
<description> S. 1996 would reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507189.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507189.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507189@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2014, A bill to provide for statewide longitudinal data systems to improve elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2014.html</link>
<description> S. 2014 would provide for statewide longitudinal data systems to improve elementary and secondary education....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507207.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507207.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507207@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 2001, The All Students Can Achieve Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2001.html</link>
<description> S. 2001 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507194.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507194.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507194@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>S. 1981, The No Child Left Inside Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1981.html</link>
<description> S. 1981 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507074.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507074.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200507074@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>H.R. 3253, The Measuring and Evaluating Trends for Reliability, Integrity, and Continued Success Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3253.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3253 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for the use of longitudinal data systems....
				&lt;ul&gt;
					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506891.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506891.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
				&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
<guid isPermaLink="false">200506891@http://www.washingtonwatch.com</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
</item>
        </channel>
      </rss>
  		