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Deputy Secretary Hansen Highlights President Bush’s Strong Support for Higher Education, Challenges Colleges and Universities to Control Costs

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education William D. Hansen today testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, discussing President Bush’s strong and unwavering commitment to higher education and federal student aid programs. Hansen discussed the president’s unprecedented increases for Pell Grants, to help our neediest students afford college; the availability of more – […]

New Bill Would Give Blind Students Equal Access to Textbooks

If the legislation is enacted, states and local school districts that receive federal funding would have two years to make sure visually impaired students can access all educational materials at the same time as their peers. Read the Full Article

FCC Ruling Denies eRate Funds for North Dakota Schools

A rules change that led an estimated 200 eRate applicants—including the entire state of North Dakota—to submit part of their 2001-2002 applications after the deadline is not reason enough to grant a waiver, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said April 24. Read the Full Story

House committee OKs creation of web domain for kids

but only after lawmakers added more stringent rules for the kinds of sites that would qualify. Read the Full Article

Individuals, Organizations and Companies Honored for Outstanding Achievements

Washington, D.C. April 10 – The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) today presented it 2002 Distance Learning Awards at a ceremony held in conjunction with the 2002 e-Learning Conference and Expo, the premier conference and exposition for the distance learning industry. Eleven (11) awards were presented to distance learning professionals, organizations, companies and institutions […]

Arizona ASP plan mired in controversy

According to a report from the East Valley Tribune of Mesa, officials from several Arizona districts have cited problems with accessing and navigating the $27.9 million system so far. Read the Full Article

Board Appoints Director for African Virtual University

Chairman of the board, Professor Phinias Makhurane said in a statement that “as AVU transitions to its full operational scale, we needed a highly qualified candidate and we found these qualities in Dr. Diarra. With his accomplishments and credibility, we are confident that he will lead AVU as it strengthens its network to further enhance […]

U. S. Department Of Education Requests Proposals For ‘What Works Clearinghouse’

In an effort to provide education decision-makers with the tools they need to make choices that are guided by the best available scientific evidence, the U.S. Department of Education is seeking proposals to award a contract to develop a national clearinghouse that summarizes programs and strategies proven to be effective in improving education. The use […]

Paige Introduces New Enhancing Education Through Technology Program

In an effort to improve student achievement through the use of technology, U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige today announced that states can apply for grants under the new Enhancing Education Through Technology (ED Tech) program. The goals of the new program, which is included in the No Child Left Behind Act, are to improve […]

Follow Court Challenge to Children’s Internet Protection Act Through Harvard University’s The Berkman Center for Internet & Society

Berkman Affiliate Ben Edelman is providing expert testimony in the case; his study assessing the effectiveness of Internet filtering programs is available. Access the Site http://www.mymindit.com/go/1/10017458/602/0/3