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Thirty-five prominent national organizations will release a Joint Statement Against Abstinence-Only Education on June 12, 2001, at a national news conference in Washington, DC. Spearheaded by the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) the groups are launching a public education campaign to oppose the Congressional re-authorization of federal funding for abstinence-ONLY education.
The press conference will feature best-selling author Judy Blume, along with Rev. Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State; Jerald Newberry , Executive Director of the National Education Associ... ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies.
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Prohibiting discrimination and ensurin... To answer the question about educations birth Dieter Lezen (1994) had two suggestions: either millions of years ago or in the end of 1770. If we think education as part of cultural evolution of humanbeing we have to predict that there has been always some sort of education. The first chair of pedagogy was founded in the end of 1770s to the University of Halle, Germany. This Lenzens quote includes the idea that education as science can΄t be separated from... The Web's authoritative source on K-12 education has been rebuilt to make it easier to tap into the wide range of resources, from the latest news to an extensive database of state indicators to the top jobs for educators.
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Excellent job prospects are expected due to rising enrollments of special education students and reported shortages of qualified teachers.
A bachelor's degree, completion of an approved teacher preparation program, and a license are required to qualify; many States require a master's degree.
Many States offer alternative licensure programs to attract people into these jobs.
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Special education teachers work wit... Home Education
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Often referred to as home schooling and home-based learning, home education is an option available to all Yukon students. It is a way for students to learn in their home and community with an approach that is adaptable and individualized. The parents assume responsibility for their child's education. The Department of Education supports those who choose home education and will provide resources.
Parents select educational methods that suit the needs of the child and family. The parent and child may design their own methods and/or select course(s) for part-time school attendance or distance education.
"I enjoy th... Funding for Early Childhood Care and Education
Because a significant number of young children are cared for outside the home and by people other than their parents, Federal and State governments provide resources for families, particularly low-income families, to purchase non-parental care. Combined Federal and State funding provides more than $18 billion to support care for young children, ranging from home-based care to care in center-based programs such as public pre-kindergarten (pre-k) programs and Head Start. The Federal government alone spends more than $14 billion on these services in addition to programs that provide for the health and ... Fact Sheet: Better Education for Better Jobs
Today's Presidential Action
President Bush visited El Dorado, Arkansas today to meet with students, workers, business leaders, and educators. He announced a new plan to strengthen math and science education to ensure that young Americans are graduating with the skills they need to succeed in college and to compete for the high-demand jobs of the 21st Century.
The President's plan strengthens and mod... |
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