Posted on October 1st, 2019 by Mary Lord
Ever wonder who sets STEM education policy – or yearn to influence it?Apply to become an Einstein Fellow and spend a year at the Department of Energy, NASA, other federal agency, or Congress. Monthly stipend: $7,500. Apply by Nov. 14, 2019,
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Tags: Congress, Department of Energy, Education Policy, Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, federal education policy, NASA, Programs for Teachers, Public Policy, Research, Resources for Teachers, Scholarships and Fellowships
Posted on January 1st, 2019 by Mary Lord
A former history teacher and 2016 National Teacher of the Year is among the historic wave of women of color elected to the 116th U.S. Congress. Connecticut Rep. Jahana Hayes discusses her priorities, views on civics and school safety, and concerns in this interview with Education Week.
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Posted on November 16th, 2015 by Mary Lord
Congress could deliver an early holiday gift to educators before school lets out this December: A rewrite of the federal education law that established today’s testing and accountability mandates. It’s not a done deal, but House and Senate education leaders announced they have “a path forward” and hope to have the long-stalled reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act approved before Congress recesses for the year.
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Tags: accountability, Congress, Education Policy, ESEA reauthorization, Every Student Succeeds Act, legislation, NCLB, STEM