ISBE announces Partnerships Grant Awards for Mathematics and Science
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today the choice of fifteen new projects in the Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships (IMSP) program.

Voters Force National Spotlight on Education During Democratic Presidential Debate
WASHINGTON--No Child Left Behind finally got a full airing on commercial television tonight as Democratic candidates for president squared off in Charleston, South Carolina. What was the difference between this and previous debates? According to National Education Association President Reg Weaver, fielding questions from real voters made all the difference in focusing the debate on critical issues such as America's public schools. The general consensus among the candidates was that the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - more commonly known as No Child Left Behind - presents an opportunity to make the law more responsive to the real needs of students and educators.

NEA Offers Plan to Improve NCLB
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act established goals everyone supports: high standards and accountability for the learning of all children. But NCLB is falling short of its goals for many reasons. Now is the time to influence Congress as it considers changing the law. Learn more about NCLB and join us in working to make it more responsive to the real needs of children.

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