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Deadline Approaching for Gifted Ed Funding Advocacy in House of Representatives
As CEC’s Policy Insider blog has reported over the last few weeks, Congress is poised to eliminate the only federal program dedicated to addressing the needs of students with gifts and talents, the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act. Next Thursday marks an important deadline in our...
Race to the Top Winners Face Potential Change in Leadership with Upcoming Elections
When American’s go to the polls on Election Day (November 2nd) they will elect 435 members of the House of Representatives, 36 Senators, and 37 Governors. Interestingly, 10 of the 12 states that won Race to the Top (RTTT) funding will host gubernatorial elections, establishing a scenario whereby a switch...
Economic Stimulus Funds Fuel Development of Common State Assessments
One of the most popular criticisms of No Child Left Behind is its emphasis on standardized assessments. In part, the concerns about these tests result from NCLB’s requirement that each state develop its own curriculum and achievement standards and its own test to judge student performance. As a result, there...
PDK/Gallup Annual Poll Shows Disconnect Between Parents Hopes for Students and Actual Outcomes
American parents overwhelmingly -- and more than any other time in history -- want their children to attend college, according to an annual poll jointly conducted by Gallup and Phi Delta Kappa International. The PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools has been conducted since 1969. The...

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WCATY and CESA Three have joined forces to bring state-of-the-art opportunities to exceptional students in their area. CESA Three will be offering two WCATY District Co-op courses during the Winter Quarter. Because of CESA Three's support, the courses will be free to qualified CESA Three students. For more information, check out the District Co-ops Program page or contact Program Director, Rebecca Vonesh, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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