U.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of EducationReform AgendaReform Agenda
OverviewOverview
April 2010
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•27% of our students drop out (more than 7,000 every day)
•Science: 17th out of 29 developed countries on scores among 15-year-olds
•Math: 24th out of 29 developed countries on scores among 15-year-olds
•China and India graduate 950,000 engineers every year, compared with 70,000 in America
Where We Are
Moving America’s Education System Forward
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Improve student achievement Narrow achievement gaps Increase graduation and
college enrollment rates Increase college attainment
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S GOAL PRESIDENT OBAMA’S GOAL
Highest Proportion of
College Graduates by 2020
ED’s Cradle to Careers Agenda
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Goal: All have opportunities for success in the 21st century economy
Goal: All graduate timely and prepared for at least one year of post-secondary studies
Goal: All prepared with foundational skills to tackle advanced subjects
Goal: All arrive ready to learn and remain on track
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Post-Secondary
Early Learning(Birth-Grade 3)
Elementary(Grades K-5)
Aligned Reform Approach
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Legislation
Proposed FY 2011 Budget
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• $100 Billion
• Save Jobs
• 4 Reform Assurances
• $7.5 Billion Increase
• Increased Competitive Funding
• Program Consolidation
• SAFRA
• ESEA Reauthorization
• Workforce Investment Act
• Childhood Nutrition Act Reauthorization
• Education Sciences Reform Act
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ARRASubstantial Impact to
Date ~$75 Billion Awarded
+300,000 Educator Jobs Supported
Over $34 Billion in State Education Shortfalls Filled
41 Race To The Top Applicants
Significant State Legislative Reforms
Substantial Investments in
• Professional Development
• Classroom Technology
Save and Create
Jobs
Drive Education Reform
ARRA
ARRA Advancing K-12 Reforms: ~$80 Billion
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Formula Grants $22.2 B Existing
$48.6 B New
Raise standards & improve
assessments
Build robust data systems
-- track student progress
and improve instruction
Recruit, retain & support effective educators, and
ensure equitable distribution
Turn Around low-performing
schools
Competitive Grants $4.2 B Existing
$5.0 B New
2011Budget
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Proposed FY 2011 Budget
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• Effective Teachers/Leaders $3.86 Billion
• Race to the Top$1.35 Billion• Well-rounded (e.g. STEM) $1.1 Billion• Turnarounds $900 Million• Investing in Innovation (i3) $500
Million• Charters/Choice $490 Million
ESEA: Reasons for Change
Lowered the barBecause of wrong incentives
Raise the barFocus on college and career
readiness
NCLB Our Proposal
Too prescriptiveFor too many schools
Greater flexibilityFor all but lowest-performing &
gap schools
Too punitiveEven where progress is being
made
Recognize successReward and learn from
progress & growth
Narrowed curriculumFocusing on tests in math and
ELA
Well-rounded education
Allow all subjects, fund better testsFocus on gaps &
equityFocus on achievement of all
student groups
Focus on gaps & equity
Maintain focus + appropriate interventions
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Legislati
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Fostering Innovation and Excellence
Core Areas for ESEA Reauthorization
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A Complete Education
Great Teachers and Great Leaders
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
Successful, Safe and Healthy Students
College- and Career-Ready Students
Unprecedented Opportunity
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► Integrated Strategy
► Legislative Authority
► Funding
► Committed Partners
► Leadership & Clear Goals
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How Business Community Can Help
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Publicly convey imperative for education reform
Actively promote specific high-impact reforms, e.g.,• College & Career-ready standards• Turnaround Schools
Develop company-specific initiatives, e.g.,• “Techs to Teachers”• STEM Academies
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to sustain focus on & accountability for implementation of States’ integrated reform plans