NEW YORK, July 29, 2010 - The Education Equality Project (EEP), a leader in the civil rights movement to eliminate the racial and ethnic achievement gap in public education, strongly supports President Obama’s commitment to reforming our nation’s public school system.  We are heartened by both President Obama’s and Secretary Duncan’s strong words and actions on behalf of our nation’s kids, and particularly by the forceful speeches each made at the National Urban League’s Centennial Conference this week.

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Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Check out the most recent editorial relevant articles in the world of education reform. EEP released an official statement supporting the courageous stance that the Obama Administration has taken on reforming our failing public education system.  Read the release on our website or download the release here (pdf).

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THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Take a load off.  (Applause.)  Thank you. 

Good morning, Urban Leaguers. 

AUDIENCE:  Good morning.

THE PRESIDENT:  Yes.  It is wonderful to be here with all of you.  It is wonderful to be here.  And let me begin by congratulating Marc Morial for his outstanding leadership, his great friendship.  (Applause.)  I want to thank the entire National Urban League on your centennial.  From your founding, amid the great migration, to the struggles of the civil rights movement, to the battles of today, the Urban League has been on the ground, in our communities, working quietly -– day in, day out -– without fanfare; opening up opportunity, rolling back inequality, making our union just a little more perfect.  America is a better place because of the Urban League.  And I'm grateful to all of you for the outstanding contributions that you’ve made. (Applause.) 

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Check out the most recent editorial relevant articles in the world of education reform.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke at the National Urban League’s Centennial Conference, earlier today, emphasizing that educational equity is the civil rights issue of our generation. Duncan directly addressed a statement released earlier this week by a coalition of civil rights groups (including NAACP and Urban League) criticizing his reform agenda reminding the audience that Race to the Top represents less than 1% of all federal education funding and has done more to dismantle the barriers to education reform and to better serve low-income and minority students than any federal law in history.”

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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that 19 states are the finalists for more than $3 billion available in the second round of funding in the Race to the Top program.

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The Obama administration on Tuesday named 18 states and the District of Columbia as finalists in the race for federal money to help overhaul troubled schools.

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Monday, July 26, 2010 - Check out the most recent editorial relevant articles in the world of education reform.  Major coverage from Washington, D.C., after Chancellor (and EEP board member) Michelle Rhee dismissed 241 teachers based on credentials or low performance on Friday. The Washington Post and the New York Times report on the fault lines and the union response to the firings, Rick Hess from EdWeek reports on the bigger picture and Chancellor Rhee’s commitment to teacher excellence, and the DC Public Schools provide a guidebook with detailed information on the performance-based IMPACT system.

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Friday, July 23, 2010 - Check out the most recent editorial relevant articles in the world of education reform. EdWeek’s Teacher Beat reports D.C. schools Chancellor (and EEP Board member) Michelle Rhee plans to dismiss 302 teachers, mostly for poor performance, as a result of the rigorous IMPACT teacher evaluation system implemented last year.  IMPACT results also show that 16 percent of teachers earned the top rating on IMPACT and will be eligible for performance bonuses.

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Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Check out the most recent editorial relevant articles in the world of education reform.  Time Magazine argues that Americans, as competitors in the global economy, can no longer afford to retain the luxury of summer vacation in public schools, arguing that “summer is among the most pernicious — if least acknowledged — causes of achievement gaps in America's schools.”

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - Check out the most recent editorial relevant articles in the world of education reform. The movement for Common Core Standards is in full swing.  The Washington Post reports that Washington, D.C. and Massachusetts are set to vote on adoption of national standards.  The New York Times offers an overview of the history and challenges of the adoption process and also asks six experts if national standards will improve education

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