New — Museum of Underwater Archaeology
introduces students to the work of underwater archaeologists and maritime historians. Explore shipwrecks, lost colonies, and underwater archaeological projects around the world. Follow the stories of the CSS Alabama, a Confederate ship sunk in battle, and the Industry, a sloop that went down in 1764 while delivering supplies to British troops in Florida. Learn about the six steps in conducting an underwater archaeology project. (Museum of Underwater Archaeology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)02.05.08
New — Picturing America
aims to introduce students to America's art treasures and promote American history and culture in schools and public libraries. This initiative invites K-12 schools, home school consortia, and public libraries to apply for a set of 20 laminated posters and a teachers resource book. Posters include images of "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," "Washington Crossing the Delaware," and "Looking Down Yosemite Valley," and works by Audubon, Catlin, Benton, Cole, Homer, Rockwell, Wyeth, and others. (National Endowment for the Humanities)New — Louisiana: European Explorations
and the Louisiana Purchase features an essay accompanied by 119 documents, maps, and other items that tell the story of the Louisiana Purchase. Learn about Louisiana under French rule and later Spanish rule. Find out why Jefferson felt that "the future destinies of the republic" depended on the purchase and why Napoleon had already decided to sell the territory. (Library of Congress)New — African American History Month
features more than 60 resources related to African American history. See photos and historic places from the civil rights movement. Learn about Frederick Douglass, the Harlem Renaissance, the 369th Infantry, Brown v. Board of Education, Martin Luther King, and Jackie Robinson. Find out about Oberlin, New Philadelphia, and more. (Department of Education)02.04.08
President’s Budget Strengthens Nation’s Commitment to No Child Left Behind
Secretary Spellings highlighted President Bush's historic support for No Child Left Behind. She noted that the President's request would restore funding for Reading First and target resources to schools and students who need them most.
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