New — Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860
presents over 100 books and pamphlets on experiences of African and African-American slaves in American colonies and U.S. The documents, published between 1772 and 1889, include trial cases and proceedings, journals, and other documents of historical importance. A special presentation looks at the slave code for the District of Columbia. (Library of Congress)New — Drake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589
is a lesson in which students investigate a series of maps depicting a voyage by Sir Francis Drake that involved attacks on the Spanish settlements off the coast of Africa (Santiago), Caribbean (Santo Domingo), South America (Cartagena), and North America (St. Augustine). Students then examine a map of the entire voyage and draw conclusions about individual events and the entire voyage. (Library of Congress)New — Waldseemuller’s Map: World 1507
is a lesson designed around one of the world's most important maps. The first to use the name "America," this map resulted from an effort to document geographic discoveries of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Students investigate sections of the map and conclude what the revelation of this new world may have meant to people in 1507. (Library of Congress)03.27.08
Spellings Speaks at Lebanese American Univ. Meeting
Secretary Spellings delivered remarks at the Lebanese American University Board of Trustees meeting. Secretary Spellings noted the accomplishments of the Lebanese American University and other U.S.-chartered institutions abroad. Secretary Spellings also discussed historic U.S. support for these institutions and the potential of international education to build lasting relationships between the United States and the Middle East.03.26.08
Simon Discusses NCLB Progress in Annapolis, MD
Deputy Secretary Simon visited Annapolis High School and participated in an education policy roundtable discussion with state Superintendent Nancy Grasmick and local superintendents from across the state. Simon discussed progress toward No Child Left Behind goals in Maryland and challenges for the year ahead.Spellings Highlights NCLB in Virginia
Secretary Spellings and Michel Zajur, president of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, hosted an education policy roundtable with Rep. Bobby Scott, educators and business leaders at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. Secretary Spellings highlighted Virginia's contributions to the accountability effort and noted its progress toward No Child Left Behind goals.03.25.08
New — Looking Good, Feeling Good: From the Inside Out
explores bone, muscle, and skin. Through seven lessons, students learn how the musculoskeletal and skin systems work, how cells contribute to each system, how the structure of bone relates to its function, how body systems (such as muscle and bone) interact, and how behaviors (such as exercise) and the environment (such as sunlight) influence body systems. Students develop lifestyle recommendations for maintaining healthy body systems. (National Institutes of Health)Highlight — Women’s History
features women pioneers, astronauts, writers, and more. Learn about women during the Civil War, women's suffrage in the Progressive Era, and eight women who were reporters "on the front" during World War II. (Department of Education)03.14.08
Simon Highlights NCLB in New Mexico
Deputy Secretary Simon, appearing with state education leaders at an education policy roundtable, cited progress and challenges facing New Mexico schools in meeting No Child Left Behind goals. Addressing a group that included state Education Secretary Veronica Garcia, Simon introduced a new tool from the U.S. Department of Education, "Mapping New Mexico's Educational Progress 2008," which reports key education indicators for the Land of Enchantment.Secretary Spellings Testifies Before House Committee on Education and Labor
Secretary Spellings testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor hearing on "Ensuring the Availability of Federal Student Loans." Secretary Spellings also launched a new brochure, Federal Aid First, as a resource for students and families that encourages them to maximize more affordable Federal student aid options available to them before pursuing other options.Spellings Testifies Before House Committee on Education and Labor
Secretary Spellings testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor hearing on "Ensuring the Availability of Federal Student Loans." Secretary Spellings also announced a new brochure, Federal Aid First, as a resource for students and families that encourages them to maximize more affordable federal student aid options available to them before pursuing other options.Highlight — Microbial Life
focuses on the ecology, diversity, and evolution of micro-organisms. Learn about marine microbes and extremophile microbes that live in inhospitable environments. Explore the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone and the red tide through case studies. Find out about microbial observatories and extreme environments, including Mono Lake (a lake in California's Eastern Sierra), Octopus Spring (a hot spring that is home to various thermophiles and microbial mat communities), and others. (Science Education Resource Center, National Science Foundation)03.13.08
Spellings Highlights Findings of National Math Panel
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today announced the release of the final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. Created in April 2006 by President George W. Bush, the historic panel worked for more than two years reviewing the best available scientific evidence to advance the teaching and learning of mathematics. The final report and its findings were passed unanimously at the panel's meeting today at Longfellow Middle School in Falls Church, Va.Deputy Secretary Simon Visits Bismarck to Highlight NCLB Progress
Deputy Secretary Simon highlighted progress toward No Child Left Behind goals in North Dakota and across the nation at a visit to the state capitol in Bismarck. Simon participated in two roundtable discussions: First, with State Superintendent Wayne Sanstead and officials from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction; and second, with state legislators, and business and education leaders.Final Report of the National Math Panel
Secretary Spellings announced the release of the final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. Created in April 2006 by President Bush, the panel worked for more than two years reviewing the best available scientific evidence to advance the teaching and learning of mathematics.03.12.08
Simon Highlights NCLB in Colorado
Deputy Secretary of Education Raymond Simon met with the Colorado Association of School Boards and participated in an education policy roundtable discussion with superintendents and school board members. He discussed progress toward No Child Left Behind goals in Colorado and across the country.Spellings Highlights NCLB in Raleigh, North Carolina
Spellings addressed the North Carolina State Board of Education in Raleigh, North Carolina, and discussed how the Federal government can support and facilitate further academic gains made by North Carolina students under No Child Left Behind. Secretary Spellings applauded North Carolina's efforts to increase accountability and discussed opportunities for improvement and innovation under No Child Left Behind.03.11.08
New — Using Technology to Study Cellular and Molecular Biology
introduces students to the concepts of scale, resolution, and probe size in cellular and molecular biology. Students play the role of a medical team that has discovered a muscle-wasting disease. They must choose which technology to use to investigate the disease (e.g., light microscopy) and must answer questions: What is the infectious agent? How does it cause disease? Is there a drug to treat or prevent it? (National Institutes of Health)Highlight — CancerNet
is a gateway to the most recent cancer information from the National Cancer Institute. It contains sections on types of cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, genetics, causes prevention, and risk factors, testing, support groups, medical journals, and the Physician Data Query service. (National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health)03.10.08
Simon Highlights NCLB in Arkansas
Deputy Secretary Simon addressed the Arkansas State Board of Education and participated in an education policy roundtable discussion. He discussed progress toward No Child Left Behind goals in Arkansas and across the country.Spellings Highlights No Child Left Behind in New York
Secretary Spellings highlighted progress toward No Child Left Behind goals in New York and across the nation at a visit to Van Duyn Elementary School today with Rep. Jim Walsh (NY-25). Following classroom visits and an assembly with students, Secretary Spellings and Rep. Walsh also participated in an education policy roundtable discussion with state and local education leaders, college presidents, parents and business leaders.Spellings Highlights NCLB in New York
Secretary Spellings highlighted progress toward No Child Left Behind goals in New York and across the nation at a visit to Van Duyn Elementary School today with Rep. Jim Walsh (NY-25). Following classroom visits and an assembly with students, Secretary Spellings and Rep. Walsh also participated in an education policy roundtable discussion with state and local education leaders, college presidents, parents and business leaders.03.07.08
Spellings Highlights NCLB in West Virginia
Secretary Spellings and Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito hosted an education policy roundtable discussion on No Child Left Behind at the West Virginia State Capitol Building with First Lady of West Virginia Gayle Manchin, West Virginia State Superintendent Steve Paine and West Virginia policymakers, educators, teachers, parents and business leaders. Secretary Spellings applauded West Virginia's efforts to raise content standards of assessments and discussed opportunities for improvement and innovation under No Child Left Behind.03.06.08
Secretary Spellings Highlights Success of No Child Left Behind at Reading First State Directors Conference
Secretary Spellings delivered remarks at the Reading First State Directors Conference at the Washington Hilton in the District of Columbia. In her remarks, Secretary Spellings highlighted dramatic gains that students and schools have made with the help of the Reading First program, which translates decades of scientific research into practical tools for teachers. She also reiterated her call to the Congress to restore Reading First funding to $1 billion, as requested in the President's fiscal year 2009 budget.
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