Mar 29 2009
NSTA’s National Conference on Science Education
For those of you unable to attend NSTA’s National Conference on Science
Education in New Orleans March 19-22, you can enjoy Friday’s
keynote presentation on our web site http://www.nsta.org and
click on the link for Secretary Duncan’s presentation.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
During his major policy speech on education last week, President Obama
outlined the five pillars of a comprehensive education reform strategy that
he and Secretary Duncan will be pursuing this year. They include:
1. Investing in early childhood initiatives
2. Encouraging better state standards and assessments
3. Recruiting, preparing, and rewarding outstanding teachers
4. Increasing charter schools and extending the school day
5. Providing higher education (including technical training) to all
Americans
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be discussing the various
provisions of the education reform strategy that he and President Obama will
be pursuing this year.
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