On September 21, 2011 at an Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Hearing, Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) asks the witnesses questions about engaging parents and communities in public school accountability.
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Education reform in 13MP vital for Malaysia’s economic evolution, says Rafizi
Malaysia’s current economic framework lacks the complexity needed to achieve developed nation status, resulting in low value creation and suppressed wages, says former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
Debating the 13th Malaysia Plan in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Aug 4), Rafizi (PH–Pandan) said the education system fails to produce a skilled workforce for a high-value economy.
This, he noted, was why the 13MP—drafted during his tenure—proposed mandatory early childhood education starting at age five.
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Reed Pushes for Passage of Major K-12 Education Reform Bill
Senator Reed took to the Senate floor Tuesday to discuss his support for the Every Student Succeeds Act, a major overhaul of federal education law which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and aims to fix the broken Bush-era No Child Left Behind (NCLB) education law that was adopted nearly fourteen years ago. The bipartisan bill includes a several key provisions written by Senator Reed to improve K-12 education in the United States.
The Federal Government’s Role in Education Reform
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Former Colorado Governor Roy Romer proposes another new deal in education to create a federal policy of consumer protection.
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CNN Special Correspondent Frank Sesno moderates a discussion titled, Which Way to Education Excellence?
The panel discussion will bring together thought leaders from all sectors of the education community and focus on what America must do to prepare students for academic excellence in the 21st century.
ED in 08 is a national, nonpartisan campaign that calls on all the presidential candidates to propose plans to ensure that American students will graduate from high school with the skills needed to compete in a global economy. For more information, log onto www.edin08.com – The New Republic
Roy Romer chairs Strong American Schools, a nonpartisan campaign promoting sound education policies for all Americans.
Romer directs the “ED in ’08” campaign, a nonpartisan public awareness and action campaign to raise education to one of the country’s top domestic priorities and challenge the 2008 presidential candidates to begin a dialogue about how they will improve American schools. He was the 39th Governor of Colorado, serving from 1986 to 1998, and from 2001 to 2006 he served as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
John Deasy is the Superintendent of Prince George County’s Schools.
Empowering Change: Teachers Advocate for Education Reform at the Texas Capitol
Raise Your Hand Texas believes a strong teacher workforce is essential to ensure all students can thrive. We know the effectiveness and diversity of our teachers are crucial to the long-term success of our students and the state’s economy as our state is facing unprecedented teacher shortages.
Texas teachers came to the Capitol to meet with Texas legislators and staff during the 88th Legislative Session as part of Raise Your Hand Texas’ Teacher Advocacy Days. A total of 75 teachers from regions across the state traveled to Austin to visit with Texas lawmakers and share their expertise while advocating for a profession in crisis. We are committed to providing opportunities for educators to engage in advocacy and to amplify their voices in the policy arena. Together, we can create a brighter future for Texas students and teachers alike.
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Chairman Kline Speech at AEI on Vision for Education Reform
In a speech at the American Enterprise Institute on February 9, 2012, Chairman Kline announced new legislation to restructure the federal role in K-12 education. The proposals reflect the latest effort by House Republicans to enact lasting reforms to No Child Left Behind.