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There was some encouraging news for supporters of prekindergarten programs: The bill would include $300 million for a new Early Learning Challenge Fund to encourage states to improve their early-childhood education. Democratic leaders tried to get a much bigger version of that program into a bill to overhaul the student loan program, but it was stripped out.
The two key formula grant programs would see modest hikes:
*Title I grants for districts would get $14.9 billion, a $450 million increase over fiscal year 2010 and the president's request.
*Special education state grants would be financed at $11.9 billion, a $420 million increase over fiscal year 2010, and $170 million more than the president wanted for for fiscal year 2011.
And in a policy shift, the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program could be used to help schools increase learning time, either by extending the school day or the school year. The program had previously been centered primarily on after-school and summer programs. It would see a $100 million increase, bringing it to a total of $1.3 billion.
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Jun 21, 10
This seRch emgine finds free stock photos on multiple sites.
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Jul 24, 10
This audiobook site introduces teenagers to YA literature audio-books by offering 2 free sample downloads per week until September
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Jul 24, 10
This collaborative wiki contains links to material describing, promoting and teaching visual literacy.
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