http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bs1TTc4gk You can see Project 562 here.
President Obama Nominated the Very First Native American Woman For Federal Judge
This historic nomination can be seen here. He also renominated her after the break, as can be seen here. This shows the importance of education as we need more Natives in Judgeship positions to provide a different view point in the form of Judicial Opinions.
Wash Po: Holder, Duncan announce national guidelines on school discipline
Here. An excerpt: BALTIMORE — Bringing new attention to harsh punishments in schools, federal officials Wednesday urged educators across the country to move away from practices that suspend students for minor infractions and disproportionately affect minorities. “The need to rethink and redesign school discipline practices is frankly long overdue,” said Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaking in … Continue reading Wash Po: Holder, Duncan announce national guidelines on school discipline
Why It’s So Hard To Stop Bullying On Indian Reservations
From BuzzFeed, here. An excerpt: For Erin Schweitzer, who lives on the Menominee Reservation 45 miles northwest of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the bullying of her 11-year-old daughter started with names: “bitch,” “whore,” “fugly.” Schweitzer told her daughter’s teacher, but things got worse — the bully attacked her on the bus, slamming her head into the … Continue reading Why It’s So Hard To Stop Bullying On Indian Reservations
House Republicans call on Senate to take up a vote on ESEA Re-authorization
Kline Statement on Anniversary of No Child Left Behind WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement on the 12th anniversary of No Child Left Behind: No Child Left Behind ushered in a new era for the nation’s schools, helping identify student achievement gaps and … Continue reading House Republicans call on Senate to take up a vote on ESEA Re-authorization