Secretary Duncan Praises Arkansas Education During Tour Kickoff
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan launched the Department of Education's "Honoring America's Teachers" bus tour on the steps of historic Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. Duncan noted that today Central High School is among the best high schools in the country, "but nobody is complacent about their success. I love the hunger here," he said and explained that the country as a whole needs to exhibit this kind of dedication to education. more >
Race to the Top Phase II Final Awards Announced
The U.S. Department of Education released the list of the states that won Phase II of the Race to the Top awards on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The 10 award winners in alphabetical order are: District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Rhode Island. Some 35 states and the District of Columbia submitted applications for this round. For more information, visit the following links on the Department of Education's Web site.
The Department's news release:
http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/nine-states-and-district-columbia-win-second-round-race-top-grants
Final scores of all applicants:
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop/phase2-applications/summary.pdf
States, Districts will determine how to spend the Education Jobs Bill Funding.
According to Education Week,
The joint Adequacy Evaluation Oversight Committee must submitt changes by September 1.
Nomination Deadline for 2010 Human & Civil Rights is Sept 3. Forms will be sent out to local presidents.
C.L.E.A.N. Award Application Package Available
The NEA Health Information Network (HIN) in partnership with the American Cleaning Institute is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual C.L.E.A.N. Awards Program (Custodial Leaders for Environmental Advocacy Nationwide). Five awards will be presented at the 2011 NEA National ESP Conference Washington, DC. The awards package includes an all-expense-paid trip to the National ESP Conference, a cash award and more. For more information, visit www.neahin.org/cleanaward/apply2011
Ten Free Things for August
Here are some resources we have selected for you this month. See also Diversity Events for August and Education Events for August
Health Insurance Rates
On May 11, 2010, the board of directors for the Public Employee Life and Health Board met and determined the rates for active members and retirees of the Public School Employee Group. There is an increase in premium of the Health Advantage Plan, which is the plan that the majority of school employees are enrolled in. The increase in the employee-only contribution is $17.75 per month. more> |
