WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Urban education

H.R. 5902, The Getting Youth Re-invested in Environmental Education Now Act

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5902 would enhance environmental justice education in middle and high schools that serve disadvantaged students....

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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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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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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. 2373, The Student Bill of Rights

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2373 would provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems....

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S. 837, The I LEAD Act of 2007

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 837 would develop a generation of school leaders who are committed to, and effective in, increasing student achievement and 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. 609, The College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $107.43

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 609 would make changes to federal higher education programs, including the Pell Grant program and the Perkins Loan program, and numerous smaller changes to the student and parent loan programs. Provisions included in H.R. 609 include: Increasing the maximum award level for Pell grants for academic year 2006-2007 to $6,000; Changing eligibility requirements for Pell grants; Requiring the Secretary of Education to reallocate to schools default collections on Perkins loans; and Delaying the re...

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S. 1614, The Higher Education Amendments of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $1272.52

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

S. 1614 would make numerous changes to federal higher education programs, including the student and parent-loan programs. The bill also would authorize spending for numerous higher education programs¿including the Pell Grant program....

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