Our future as a state and nation depends on our children receiving the education and job training they need to succeed in life. With only 17 out of 100 9th graders earning a college diploma, all of us have a responsibility to help every child. Now, it could be as easy as FORWARDING this information [...]
Wonky words: Transforming math & science
June 10, 2009 By
Given Kelly’s post earlier this week, the release of this report by the Carnegie Corporation of New York is quite fortuitous. In it, Carnegie exams math and science education in the United States, finds it underwhelming and recommends a “mobilization plan.” The plan: Higher levels of math and science for all American students. Common standards in math [...]
News from the Feds: Home visitation on the move
June 10, 2009 By
The Feds are hard at work and our Washington delegation is showing serious leadership for children. Earlier this week Chairman Jim McDermott, joined by Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA), today introduced the Early Support for Families Act. This act will implement the home visitation initiative proposed by President Obama as part [...]
