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On, Thursday, September 23, the House Education and Labor Committee discussed legislation to reduce and more safely manage concussions in student athletes. At the request of several members of the Education and Labor Committee, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigated the prevalence of concussions in high school athletics and found that concussions often go unrecognized. Recent research shows that concussions can have serious repercussions for student athletes both on the field and in the classroom. During the 2005-2008 school years, an estimated 400,000 concussions occurred in high school athletics – brain injuries that often go unnoticed and untreated.
The Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act would establish minimum standards in K-12 schools on concussion safety and management, including educating students, parents and school personnel about how to recognize and respond to concussions. The Education and Labor Committee held a full committee hearing on the issue in May and hosted a field hearing in Long Island, New York in early September.
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The Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act would establish minimum standards in K-12 schools on concussion safety and management, including educating students, parents and school personnel about how to recognize and respond to concussions. The Education and Labor Committee held a full committee hearing on the issue in May and hosted a field hearing in Long Island, New York in early September.
Witnesses:
- Rev. Katherine E. Brearley, Ph.D. » Mother of the late Owen Thomas, a former University of Pennsylvania football player Allentown, PA
- Alison Conca-Cheng » Student athlete Ellicott City, MD
- Stanley A. Herring, M.D. » Chairman, Subcommittee on Education and Advocacy, Head, Neck and Spine Committee of the NFL, Team Physician Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners Seattle, WA
- Gerry A. Gioia, Ph.D. » Chief, Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Director, Safe Concussion Outcome, Recovery & Education (SCORE) Program Children’s National Medical Center Rockville, MD
- Sean Morey » Former NFL athlete, current Executive Board Member NFL Players Association Marshfield, MA
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On Thursday, May 27th, the Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the results of a new GAO report on post-secondary institutions that serve low-income and minority students. The panel will review efforts to monitor the financial and programmatic performance of institutions that receive funding under Titles III and V of the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
More than 1,200 colleges in the United States serve predominantly minority populations.
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More than 1,200 colleges in the United States serve predominantly minority populations.
Witnesses:
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Mr. George A. Scott »
Director
Education, Workforce and Income Security Issues Government Accountability Office Washington, D.C. -
Mr. Robert Shireman »
Office of the Undersecretary
Deputy Undersecretary U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, May 4, the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to examine how to best support teachers and leaders in schools. Studies show that teachers are the single most important factor in affecting student achievement.
This is part of a continued series of hearings the committee is holding as part of a bipartisan, transparent effort to overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind.
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This is part of a continued series of hearings the committee is holding as part of a bipartisan, transparent effort to overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind.
Witnesses:
- PANEL I:
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Deborah Ball, Ph.D, »
Dean
School of Education University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI - Pamela S. Salazar » Ed.D Assistant Professor University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Randi Weingarten » President American Federation Teachers Washington, DC
- Marcus A. Winters » Senior Fellow The Manhattan Institute New York, NY
- Panel II:
- Monique Burns Thompson » President Teach Plus in Boston Boston, MA
- Marie Parker-McElroy » Instructional Coach Fairfax County Public Schools Falls Church, VA
- Chris Steinhauser » Superintendent Long Beach Unified School District Long Beach, CA
- Jeanne Burns » Associate Commissioner of Teacher Education Initiatives Louisiana Board of Regents Baton Rouge, LA
- Tony Bennett » Superintendent Indiana Office of Public Instruction Indianapolis, IN
- Jonathan A. Kaplan » President Walden University Minneapolis, MN
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On Thursday, March 18, the House Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee will examine how schools can properly address the needs of diverse students under Elementary and Secondary Education Act, particularly low-income students, minority students, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, Native Americans, and homeless students. This is part of a series of hearings the committee is holding as it works to reauthorize ESEA, currently known as No Child Left Behind.
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Witnesses:
- Dr. Daniel Curry » Superintendent Lake Forest School District Felton, DE
- Dr. Jack Dale » Superintendent Fairfax County Public Schools Falls Church, VA
- Arelis Diaz » Assistant Superintendent Godwin Heights Public Schools Wyoming, MI
- Dr. David M. Gipp » President United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) Bismarck, ND
- Jacqui Farmer Kearns, Ed.D. » Principal Investigator National Alternate Assessment Center Lexington, KY
- Michael T. S. Wotorson » Executive Director Campaign for High School Equity Washington, DC
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On Wednesday, March 17, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will appear before the House Education and Labor Committee to discuss the Obama administration’s blueprint for overhauling the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind. The committee is currently working in a bipartisan and transparent way to rewrite the law.
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Witnesses:
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On Wednesday, March 3, at 9:30 am eastern, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan appeared before the House Education and Labor Committee to discuss how strong and innovative education reforms can help rebuild the U.S. economy and restore our competitiveness.
Secretary Duncan discussed President Obama’s education agenda, including his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2011, which called for Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and pass the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act originated in the Education and Labor Committee and was approved by the House in September.
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Secretary Duncan discussed President Obama’s education agenda, including his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2011, which called for Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and pass the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act originated in the Education and Labor Committee and was approved by the House in September.
Witnesses:
Note: This is the rescheduled date due to the weather postponement of the February 10th hearing.
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On Wednesday, September 30, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to examine the progress states and schools districts have made toward ensuring that every child is taught by an effective teacher. Current law requires states to make sure teacher talent is distributed fairly in school districts, so that all children – including poor and minority children – have access to outstanding teachers. Several of the witnesses are former teachers.
The Obama administration has already taken steps toward improving teacher equity. In order to be eligible for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, states are required to take steps to place effective teachers in the classrooms that need them most.
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The Obama administration has already taken steps toward improving teacher equity. In order to be eligible for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, states are required to take steps to place effective teachers in the classrooms that need them most.
Witnesses:
- U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D - PA) »
- U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R - GA) »
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Layla Avila »
Vice President
Teaching Fellows Program The New Teacher Project Brooklyn, NY - Latanya Daniels » Assistant Principal Edison High School Minneapolis, MN
- Rick Hess » Resident Scholar and Director of Education Policy American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC
- Linda Murray, Ph.D. » Acting Executive Director Education Trust-West Oakland, CA
- Dennis Van Roekel » President National Education Association Washington, DC
- Marguerite Roza, Ph.D. » Research Associate Professor College of Education, University of Washington Seattle, WA
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On Wednesday, May 20, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan testified before the House Education and Labor Committee about President Obama’s agenda for transforming American education. This marked Secretary’s first appearance on Capitol Hill to outline the President’s education goals.
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Witnesses:
- The Honorable Arne Duncan » U.S. Secretary of Education
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On Thursday, May 7, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to examine how federal agencies can help child care, schools, colleges and workplaces prepare for the H1N1 flu virus and future pandemics. The hearing will also provide an update on how schools and workplaces are being affected by and responding to the current outbreak.
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Witnesses:
- Jordan Barab » Acting Assistant Secretary Occupational Safety and Health Administration Washington, DC
- Ann Brockhaus » Occupational Safety and Health Consultant ORC Worldwide Washington, DC
- Jack O'Connell » Superintendent of Public Instruction California Department of Education Sacramento, CA
- Miguel Garcia » Registered Nurse and member American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Los Angeles, CA
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Bill Modzeleski »
Associate Assistant Deputy Secretary
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Department of Education Washington, DC - Dr. Anne Schuchat » Deputy Director for Science and Program (Interim) Centers for Disease Control Atlanta, GA
Official photos can be found here.
Next week, the House Education and Labor Committee will launch a series of committee and subcommittee hearings devoted to strengthening early childhood education. The hearings will examine the early learning and child care needs of children and families, as well as collaborative state efforts and other initiatives to deliver high quality care and education to children from birth through age five.
This effort comes a week after President Barack Obama delivered his first major speech on education, in which he discussed early education as a critical part of his agenda.
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This effort comes a week after President Barack Obama delivered his first major speech on education, in which he discussed early education as a critical part of his agenda.
Witnesses:
- Harriet Dichter » Deputy Secretary Office of Child Development and Early Learning Harrisburg, PA
- Sue Russell » President Child Care Services Association Chapel Hill, NC
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Gina Adams »
Senior Fellow
Urban Institute
Center on Labor, Human Services and Population Washington, DC - Dr. Lillian Lowery » Secretary Delaware Department of Education Dover, DE
Next week, the House Education and Labor Committee will launch a series of committee and subcommittee hearings devoted to strengthening early childhood education. The hearings will examine the early learning and child care needs of children and families, as well as collaborative state efforts and other initiatives to deliver high quality care and education to children from birth through age five.
This effort comes a week after President Barack Obama delivered his first major speech on education, in which he discussed early education as a critical part of his agenda.
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This effort comes a week after President Barack Obama delivered his first major speech on education, in which he discussed early education as a critical part of his agenda.
Witnesses:
- Harriet Meyer » Co-Chair Illinois Early Learning Council
- Jessie Rasmussen » Vice President Buffett Early Childhood Fund Nebraska
- James Redmon » Executive Director Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund
- Holly Robinson » Commissioner Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
- Don Soifer » Executive Vice President Lexington Institute Virginia
- Helene Stebbins » Project Coordinator National Center on Children in Poverty New York
The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee will hold a joint hearing with the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security to examine if at-risk youth are missing out on educational opportunities while in foster care, juvenile justice facilities, alternative education settings and other environments.
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Witnesses:
- Dr. Thomas Blomberg » Professor of Criminology Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
- Ms. Linda Brooke » Director of Government Relations and Education Services Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Austin, TX
- Dr. Cynthia Cave » Director Office of Student Services Richmond, VA
- Leonard Dixon, M.S. » Executive Director Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility Detroit, MI
- Janeen Steel, Esq. » Executive Director Learning Rights Law Center Los Angeles, CA
- Dr. Robert Whitmore » CEO Manito, Incorporated Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
To build on the important conversations happening across the country on national service and volunteerism, the House Education and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, February 25, to examine the importance of national and community service in meeting critical economic needs across the country. This will be the first full committee education hearing held in the 111th Congress.
Boosting community service is a key priority for President Obama, whose official Inauguration activities included a “National Day of Service” where hundreds of thousands of Americans volunteered in their communities. Among other things, the hearing will focus on reinvigorating civic engagement across all levels of society, expanding opportunities for young people to participate in service, and how national and community service can help “green” America.
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Boosting community service is a key priority for President Obama, whose official Inauguration activities included a “National Day of Service” where hundreds of thousands of Americans volunteered in their communities. Among other things, the hearing will focus on reinvigorating civic engagement across all levels of society, expanding opportunities for young people to participate in service, and how national and community service can help “green” America.
Witnesses:
- Usher Raymond IV » Recording Artist and Chairman Usher's New Look Foundation
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James Harris »
Youth Participant
Usher's New Look Foundation - Richard Stengel » Managing Editor TIME Magazine
- Van Jones » Founder and President Green for All
- Cheryl L. Dorsey » President Echoing Green
- The Honorable Harris Wofford » former US Senator (D-PA)
- Sgt. Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston » United States Army
- David L. Caprara » Director and Nonresident Fellow Brookings Initiative on International Volunteering and Service
- Lisa Hamilton » President UPS Foundation
This hearing examined whether the Department of Labor is doing enough to enforce U.S. child labor laws and will explore the impact of child labor on families.
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Witnesses:
- Norma Flores » Former child worker Chicago
- Sally Greenberg » Co-Chair Child Labor Coalition
- Alexander Passantino » Acting Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor
- David Strauss » Executive Director Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs
Witnesses:
- Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice » Director Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Washington, District of Columbia
- Ms. Suzanne LeBlanc » Executive Director Long Island Children’s Museum Long Island, New York
- Ms. Mary Clare Zales » Deputy Secretary of Education Commonwealth Libraries & Commissioner for Libraries Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Ms. Anna Nunez, MA »
Executive Director
Arizona Health Science Library Librarian University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona - Dr. Eric Jolly » President Science Museum of Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota
Witnesses:
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Cornelia Ashby »
Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues
U.S. Government Accountability Office -
Anne Campbell Dudro »
Director
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education - Dr. Willard Sakiestewa Gilbert » Chief of Staff National Indian Education Association Washington, DC
- Theodore Hamilton » President Oceti Sakowin Education Consortium Kyle, South Dakota
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Stanley R. Holder »
Executive Director
Division of Performance and Accountability
Bureau of Indian Education
U.S. Department of the Interior
Witnesses:
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Gary Bailey »
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Social Work
Simmons College Boston, MA - Michael Bird » Public Health Consultant Albuquerque, NM
- Dr. Rene Bergeron » Associate Professor of Social Work University of New Hampshire Durham, NH
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Dr. Robin Mama »
Dean
School of Social Work
Monmouth University Monmouth, NJ - Rev. Sarah Wells » Executive Director Good Samaritan Ministries Johnson City, TN
- Adina Fuller, LGSW » Social Worker Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Washington, DC
Witnesses:
- The Honorable Ron Kind » Congressman from the Third District of Wisconsin
- The Honorable Zach Wamp » Congressman from the Third District of Tennessee
- Richard Simmons » Fitness Expert and Advocate
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Tim Brown »
Former Oakland Raider Wide Receiver
Nine Time Pro-Bowler -
Dr. Russell Pate »
Associate Vice President for Health Sciences & Professor
Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina -
Lori Rose Benson »
Director of the Office of Fitness and Health Education
Fitness and Health Education
New York City Department of Education - Robert M. Keiser » Student Advisor to Florida Governor Charlie Crist Council on Physical Fitness
Witnesses:
- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg » New York City
- Chancellor Joel I. Klein » New York City Public Schools
- Mayor Adrian M. Fenty » District of Columbia
- Chancellor Michelle Rhee » DC Public Schools
- Arne Duncan » Chief Executive Officer Chicago Public Schools
- Beverly L. Hall » Superintendent Atlanta Public Schools
Witnesses:
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Mr. George Scott »
Director
Education, Workforce, and Income Security Team Government Accountability Office - Philip O. Geier, Ph.D. » Executive Director Davis United World College Scholars Program
- William B. DeLauder, Ph.D. » Former President Delaware State College
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Mr. Philip O. Clay »
Director
International Admissions and Services University of Texas - Pan American -
Ms. Rachel C. Ochako »
Scholar
Davis United World College Scholars Program
Student
Middlebury College - Mr. David S. North » Fellow Center for Immigration Studies
Transcript:
"Restoring America’s Leadership Through Scholarships for Undergraduates from Developing Countries: The Uniting Students in America (USA) Proposal"
Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness Joint Hearing with the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight
"Restoring America’s Leadership Through Scholarships for Undergraduates from Developing Countries: The Uniting Students in America (USA) Proposal"
Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness Joint Hearing with the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight
The Committee held a hearing on bipartisan legislation that would help strengthen American families and help more children arrive at school ready to succeed by expanding access to early childhood home visitation programs for parents and children.
Research shows that these programs, which provide a variety of services ranging from pre-natal medical care to school readiness and family literacy programs, can help improve student achievement, reduce child abuse rates, improve early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, and improve access to health services.
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Research shows that these programs, which provide a variety of services ranging from pre-natal medical care to school readiness and family literacy programs, can help improve student achievement, reduce child abuse rates, improve early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, and improve access to health services.
Witnesses:
- Laura A. Ditka, JD » Deputy District Attorney and Chief of Child Abuse Unit Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- William A. Estrada » Director of Federal Relations Home School Legal Defense Association Purcellville, Virginia
- Julie Fenley » Participant Parents as Teachers Home Visitation Program Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia
- Makeda London » Healthy Families Program Director and Family Support Services Coordinator Near North Health Service Corporation Chicago, Illinois
- Jeanne Smart, R.N., M.S.N. » Director Nurse-Family Partnership Los Angeles County, California
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Heather B. Weiss, Ed.D. » Founder and Director Harvard Family Research Project »
Founder and Director
Harvard Family Research Project
Senior Research Associate and Lecturer Harvard Graduate School of Education
Witnesses:
- Ken Burns » Filmmaker Walpole, New Hampshire
- Bruce Cole » Chairman National Endowment for the Humanities Washington, D.C.
- Dana Gioia » Chairman National Endowment for the Arts Washington, D.C.
- William F. Glacken » Mayor Freeport, New York
- Jeanne H. Schmedlen » Director of Special Projects and Chief of Protocol Office Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Katrine Watkins » Librarian Shaler Area Intermediate School Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
- Ryan Kelly » Former Captain in the US Army & Participant in Operation Homecoming, Operation Homecoming, a project supported by the National Endowment for the Arts Denver, Colorado
Witnesses:
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The Honorable Charles W. Boustany, Jr. »
U.S. Representative
Seventh District of Louisiana
Member
Education and Labor Committee -
The Honorable Michael N. Castle »
U.S. Representative
Delaware
Senior Republican
Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
Education and Labor Committee -
The Honorable Ben Chandler »
U.S. Representative
Sixth District of Kentucky
Sponsor of H.R. 3021
The 21st Century High-Performing Public School Facilities Act -
The Honorable Bob Etheridge »
U.S. Representative
Second District of North Carolina
Co-sponsor of H.R. 2470
The America's Better Classrooms Act of 2007 -
The Honorable Rush Holt »
U.S. Representative
Twelfth District of New Jersey
Member
Education and Labor Committee
Sponsor of H.R. 3197
The School Building Enhancement Act -
The Honorable Darlene Hooley »
U.S. Representative
Fifth District of Oregon
Co-chair
House Green Schools Caucus - The Honorable Steve King » U.S. Representative Fifth District of Iowa
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The Honorable Dave Loebsack »
U.S. Representative
Second District of Iowa
Member
Education and Labor Committee
Sponsor of H.R. 3902
Public School Repair and Renovation Act of 2007 - Judi Caddick » Teacher Illinois Education Association Lansing, Illinois
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Mary Cullinane »
Director
Innovation and Business Development Team Microsoft Corporation New York, New York
Neal McCluskey »
Associate Director
Center for Educational Freedom
CATO Institute
Washington, D.C.Kathleen J. Moore »
Director
School Facilities Planning Division
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CaliforniaPaul Vallas »
Superintendent
Recovery School District
New Orleans, LouisianaDr. Paula Vincent »
Superintendent
Clear Creek Amana School District
Oxford, IowaJim Waters »
Director of
Policy and Communications
Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Witnesses:
- Dr. Dallas Martin » President National Association of Financial Aid Administrators
- Dr. Claude Pressnell » Vice-Chairperson Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid
- Luke Swarthout » Higher Education Advocate U.S. Public Interest Research Group
- James A. Boyle » President College Parents of America
Witnesses:
- Governor William R. Rhodes » Gila River Indian Community Arizona
- Chairman Wendsler Nosie, Sr. » San Carlos Apache Tribe Arizona
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Tom Miller »
Member
Board of Directors
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Michigan - Dr. Willard S. Gilbert » President-Elect National Indian Education Association
- Dr. Roger Bordeaux » Director Association of Community Tribal Schools South Dakota
Witnesses:
- Dr. Fred Temples » Director WestEd Comprehensive School Assistance Program Sacramento, California
- Sharon Lidell » Superintendent Santa Rosa City Schools Santa Rosa, California
- Liz Schott » Principal McDowell Elementary School Petaluma, California
- Pepe Gonzalez » Vice Principal Venetia Valley Elementary School San Rafael, California
- Melanie Blake » Teacher Sonoma Valley High School Sonoma, California
Witnesses:
- María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. » Executive Director Intercultural Development Research Association San Antonio, Texas
- Kevin S. Trump, M.P.A » President National School Safety and Security Services Cleveland, Ohio
- Kenneth Smith » President Jobs for America’s Graduates Alexandria, Virginia
- The Honorable Robert Wise » President Alliance for Excellent Education Washington, D.C.
- Jane P. Norwood » Vice-Chair North Carolina State Board of Education Raleigh, North Carolina
Witnesses:
- John P. "Jack" Higgins » Inspector General U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C.
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Christopher Doherty »
Program Director (Former)
Reading First
U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C. - Dr. Roland H. Good » Associate Professor University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon
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Dr. Edward Kame'enui »
Commissioner
National Center for Special Education Research
U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C. - Dr. Deborah C. Simmons » Professor of Special Education Texas A&M; University College Station, Texas
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Starr Lewis »
Associate Commissioner
Office of Teaching and Learning
Kentucky Department of Education Frankfort, Kentucky
Witnesses:
- Robert Newman » Actor "The Guiding Light" New York, New York
- Susan E. Stroud » Executive Director Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP) Washington, D.C.
- Robert Purifico » President Destination ImagiNation (DI) Glassboro, New Jersey
- Marcia Brown » Schools Program Manager Hands on Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia
- Paul R. Gudonis » President For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Manchester, New Hampshire
Witnesses:
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Cornelia M. Ashby »
Director
Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Washington, D.C. - Ann E. Chafin » Assistant State Superintendent for Student, Family and School Suppor Maryland State Department of Education Baltimore, Maryland
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Monica M. Roberts »
Director
Office of Federal and State Programs Boston Public Schools Boston, Massachusetts - Ruth D. Murray » Director, Federal Grants Newport News Public Schools Newport News, Virginia
- Dianne M. Piche » Executive Director Citizens' Commission on Civil Rights Washington, D.C.
Witnesses:
- Dr. Walter Milton, Jr. » Superintendent Flint Community Schools Flint, Michigan
- Jan D. Russell » Assistant Superintendent Genesee Intermediate School District Genesee, Michigan
- Steve Burroughs » President United Teachers of Flint Flint, Michigan
- Andrea Debarelaben » Parent Saginaw, Michigan
- Don Tilley » Social Studies Department Chair Central High School Bay City, Michigan
Witnesses:
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Dr. Jane Rhyne »
Assistant Superintendent
Programs for Exceptional Children
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte, North Carolina -
Dr. Rebecca Cort »
Deputy Commissioner
New York State Education Department
Office for Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Albany, New York -
Rachel Quenemoen »
Senior Research Fellow
National Center on Educational Outcomes
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota -
Dr. Michael L. Hardman »
Dean-Designate
College of Education
University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah - Dr. William Hnderson » Principal The O’Hearn Elementary School Dorchester, MA
Witnesses:
- The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo » Attorney General New York State Albany, New York
Witnesses:
- Cornelia M. Ashby » Director of Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues Government Accountability Office
- Peter Zamora » Co-Chair Hispanic Education Coalition
- Dr. Beverly Young » Assistant Vice Chancellor for Teacher Education and Public School Programs California State University System
- Francisca Sánchez » Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Office
- Marta Guzman » Principal Oyster Bilingual Elementary School
Witnesses:
- Ross A. Thompson, Ph.D » Department of Psychology University of California Davis, California
- Mac McKeever » Out-County Head Start Director Genesee County Community Action Resource Dept. Flint, Michigan
- Barbara Haxton » Executive Director The Ohio Head Start Association Dayton, Ohio
- Pearlie Elloie » Director Office for Children, Youth and Families Total Community Action, Inc. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ellen Frede, Ph.D » Co-Director National Institute for Early Education Research New Brunswick, New Jersey
Witnesses:
- Thomas Daigle » AmeriCorps Member Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte (Class of 2004-2006) Falls Church, Virginia
- David Eisner » CEO Corporation for National and Community Service Washington, DC
- David Edelman » NCCC Member (Class of 2005) Americorps Merrick, New York
- John Gumperts » CEO Experience Corps Washington, DC
- George H. Moore » Executive Director Community Progress Council York, Pennsylvania