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Fix NCLB Now

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Link to Fix NCLB Now blog posting
Secretary Duncan calls on Congress to fix No Child Left Behind Act now. Otherwise, he says, ED will offer "a process that will enable schools to move ahead with reform in the fall."

Investing in Innovation

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Link to Investing in Innovation press release
$150 million will be available for the next round of Investing in Innovation (i3) grants to continue support for evidence-based practices in education.

Final Gainful Employment Regulations

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Link to Final Gainful Employment Regulations regulations
The Obama Administration released final regulations requiring career college programs to better prepare students for "gainful employment" or risk losing access to Federal student aid.

Early Learning Challenge

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Link to Press Release
Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan announced $500 million for states that create comprehensive plans to transform early learning systems. Funding will be provided under the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge.
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Link to My Favorite Teacher YouTube playlist
Kentucky Teacher of the Year Erika Schmelzer Webb thanks two of her favorite teachers.
 
Link to Blueprint
Read the Obama Administration's blueprint for revising the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as the No Child Left Behind Act).
 
Link to Race to the Top -- Early Learning Challenge blog
Learn about the Race to the Top -- Early Learning Challenge. Submit your ideas related to the competition.