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Administration’s Proposal to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Comparison to Current Law

Description: This report discusses the challenges and consequences of reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Moreover, the report outlines the Department of Education's (ED) ideas for reform in the reauthorization. Finally, the reforms are compared to the current policy the ESEA possesses.
Date: August 3, 2010
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Lomax, Erin D.; Dortch, Cassandria; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & McCallion, Gail
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Administration’s Proposal to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Comparison to Current Law

Description: This report discusses the challenges and consequences of reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Moreover, the report outlines the Department of Education's (ED) ideas for reform in the reauthorization. Finally, the reforms are compared to the current policy the ESEA possesses.
Date: January 14, 2013
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Dortch, Cassandria; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & McCallion, Gail
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Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA): A Primer

Description: This report discusses the function, history, and funding for the Adult Education Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) as a means to equip adults with a primary and secondary school education. The report also describes the conditions to acquire a grant from the program. Requirements for the grant are also outlined in the report such as specifying that 82.5 percent of each state's grant must be sub granted to local providers of educational services.
Date: April 8, 2013
Creator: Collins, Benjamin
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Adult Education and Family Literacy Act: Major Statutory Provisions

Description: This report summarizes the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) as the main piece of federal legislation that supports basic education for adults. Specifically, the report discusses the AEFLA in the context of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and its reauthorization under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The report also discusses the process of how states obtain grants.
Date: November 17, 2014
Creator: Collins, Benjamin
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America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget

Description: This report discusses in detail the America COMPETES Act, which is intended to increase the nation's investment in research and development (R&D), and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This report discusses the funding increases authorized by the act for various relevant institutions; the act's education activities intended to enhance the skills of STEM educators; and if Congress will continue to similarly fund the Act in the FY2010 budget.
Date: January 29, 2010
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
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America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget

Description: This report discusses in detail the America COMPETES Act, which is intended to increase the nation's investment in research and development (R&D), and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This report discusses the funding increases authorized by the act for various relevant institutions, e.g., the National Science Foundation (NSF); the act's education activities intended to enhance the skills of STEM educators; and if Congress will continue to similarly fund th… more
Date: September 16, 2010
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
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Charter School Programs Authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA Title V-B): A Primer

Description: This report provides an overview of each of the three charter school programs included in Title V-B of the Elementary and Secondary Education ActE (SEA). It also discusses national activities that are authorized under Title V-B-1. It concludes with a discussion of substantive changes that have been made to these programs through annual appropriations acts since FY2010.
Date: April 22, 2014
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
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CRS Issue Statement on Elementary and Secondary Education

Description: This report discusses about the primary issue of concern to the congress in elementary and secondary education. It further discusses about federal government strategies to support the education of elementary and secondary students in the United States.
Date: January 12, 2010
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
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The Education of Students with Disabilities: Alignment Between the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Description: This report focuses on four broad policy issues within both the ESEA and IDEA, which potentially create differing expectations or requirements for schools and teachers educating students with disabilities.
Date: October 31, 2011
Creator: Lomax, Erin D. & Lordeman, Ann
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The Education of Students with Disabilities: Alignment Between the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Description: This report focuses on four broad policy issues within both the ESEA and IDEA, which potentially create differing expectations or requirements for schools and teachers educating students with disabilities.
Date: January 10, 2013
Creator: Lordeman, Ann & Skinner, Rebecca R.
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Educational Testing: Implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements Under the No Child Left Behind Act

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act, in regards to educational testing. Topics include, state assessment grants, testing program costs, assessment requirements, etc..
Date: February 5, 2010
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R. & Caffrey, Erin D.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization: Comparison of Proposed Charter School Legislation (H.R. 2218) and Current Law

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing a comparison of proposed charter school legislation (H.R. 2218) and current law, in regards to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's reauthorization. Topics include, a comparison of provisions, changes made to structure, etc..
Date: September 2, 2011
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization: Data Options for the English Language Acquisition State Grants Formula (Title III-A)

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about data options for the English Language Acquisition State Grants Formula (Title III-A) in regards to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Topics include, additional LEP data considerations, census data, a description of allocations etc..
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Dortch, Cassandria
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ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing a comparison of major features in regards to ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress. Topics include, accountability for student achievement, teacher quality and performance, targeted support versus block grants, etc..
Date: July 12, 2013
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & Dortch, Cassandria
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ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress: Selected Key Issues

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about selected key issues in regards to ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress. Topics include, accountability for student achievement, fiscal accountability, etc..
Date: May 14, 2015
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R. & Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
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Indian Elementary-Secondary Education: Programs, Background, and Issues

Description: This report provides a brief history of federal Indian education programs, a discussion of students served by these programs, an overview of the programs and their funding, a discussion of the application to BIE schools of key provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110), and brief discussions of selected issues in Indian education.
Date: August 18, 2015
Creator: Dortch, Cassandria
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Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government

Description: This report describes Internet resources on major internship, fellowship, and work experience programs within the federal government. It is intended as a selective guide for students of all levels: high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate. This report will be updated annually.
Date: July 27, 2010
Creator: Manning, Jennifer E. & Ludwigson, Elli K.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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