ED News

U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Highlights Findings of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel

March 13, 2008, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced the release of the final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. Created in April 2006 by President George W. Bush, the historic panel worked for more than two years reviewing the best available scientific evidence to advance the teaching and learning of mathematics. The final report and its findings were passed unanimously at the panel's meeting at Longfellow Middle School in Falls Church, Va.

Spellings Highlights Writing Gains Made on the Nation's Report Card under No Child Left Behind

April 3, 2008, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings highlighted the results of The Nation's Report Card™: Writing 2007. Secretary Spellings commended educators and students for the significant progress made under No Child Left Behind.

New NCLB Regulations: Flexibility and Accountability for Limited English Proficient Students

Education Secretary Spellings announced final regulations for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students. "These regulations will ensure states and schools are held accountable for helping children learn English but will also provide them with flexibility in meeting the goal of every child reading and doing math at grade level by 2014," said Spelling.

National Math Panel Work Outlined

Secretary Spellings announced the National Math Panel and outlined its work. Information on the panel can be found on ED's website.

ED Invites Comments on Proposed Funding Priority for the Office of Special Education Programs

The U.S. Department of Education invited state comments on the proposed Development Grants Program authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The purpose of the priority was threefold: (1) to help SEAs improve their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational, and transition services; (2) to promote the professional development of personnel; (3) to recruit and retain highly qualified special education teachers.

To Raise Achievement of Students with Disabilities, Greater Flexibility Available for States, Schools: Proposed Regulations Published in Federal Register

U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced proposed regulations to enhance the ability of schools and states to more effectively measure the achievement of America's students with disabilities.

No Child Left Behind: A Road Map to State Implementation, User-Friendly Guide Available

The Road Map, which describes ED policies in 5 areas-Assessments in Grades 3-8, Disaggregated Data, Proficiency by 2013-14, Highly Qualified Teachers, and Options for Families-has recently been made available.