Education

Latest Updates

 

• U.S. Dept. of Education's Mapping Educational Progress 2008
  
• Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Effectiveness
  
• Business Coalition for Student Achievement
  
• Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce

 

 

The U.S. Department of Education has recently launched "Mapping Educational Progress 2008." After 6 years of NCLB, find out your state measurements in:

• Student achievement in reading and math
• High school graduation rates
• Schools making adequate yearly progress
• Highly qualified teachers
• Parents taking advantage of tutoring and choice options
• State participation in flexibility options

 

 

 

 

Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Effectiveness
On Wednesday, February 28th at 10:00a.m., the U.S. Chamber released a state-by-state report card reflecting the performance of the 50 states and Washington, DC on their K-12 education systems.

• Watch a webcast of the Press Conference
• Download a pdf of Leaders and Laggards
• View the interactive map online

 

Business Coalition for Student Achievement
On Thursday, January 18, the Business Coalition for Student Achievement (BCSA), coordinated by both the U.S. Chamber and the Business Roundtable officially launched.

• Learn More About the Business Coalition for Student Achievement
• Read the BCSA's Position Statement on No Child Left Behind

Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce
On December 14, 2006 the Commission on the American Workforce released their report, "Tough Choices or Tough Times," which calls for major reforms in the American education system.

• Learn more about the The Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce
• Read the Commission's final report, "Tough Choices or Tough Times"