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Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
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Choices for Parents
The No Child Left Behind Act provides new education options for many families. This federal law allows parents to choose other public schools or take advantage of free tutoring if their child attends a school that needs improvement. Also, parents can choose another public school if the school their child attends is unsafe. The law also supports the growth of more independent charter schools, funds some services for children in private schools, and provides certain protections for homeschooling parents. Finally, it requires that states and local school districts provide information to help parents make informed educational choices for their child. ... [Read More]
District of Columbia Public Schools: DCPS Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools ... District Of Columbia Public Schools ... In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code §§2 1401, et seq. (Act), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. §§1681, et seq. (Title IX), and its implementing regulations, 34 CFR Part 106, the District of Columbia Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is prohibited by the Act and Title IX. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited by the Act, and may be prohibited by Title IX. Discrimination in violation of the Act and/or Title IX will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. ... [Read More]
NAEP - Information for Selected Schools
National and state reading , mathematics , and science assessments were conducted from January 24-March 4, 2005. National assessments were conducted at all grade levels (4, 8, and 12) in public and nonpublic (private) schools , while state assessments were conducted only at grades 4 and 8 in public schools only. In conjunction with the state assessment, the Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) was again conducted in 11 districts, including the District of Columbia (although the sample size in D.C. did not permit including science). ... [Read More]
Education Center
DC School Search provides comprehensive and objective information on public, charter, and private schools in the District. ... Searchable Databases Search Property Sales Search Property Assessments Search the DC Code Search Municipal Regulations Search for Schools in DC Search DC Parks Find Recreation Centers Search Public Library Catalog ALL SEARCHABLE DATABASES ... Learn About Schools in DC ... [Read More]
School Choices for Parents
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Judicial Biographies
Circuit judge; born January 13, 1935, in Boston, MA; son of Joseph and Rose Lourie; educated in public schools in Brookline, MA; A.B., Harvard University, (1956); M.S., University of Wisconsin, (1958); Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, (1965); and J.D., Temple University, (1970); married to the former L. Elizabeth D. Schwartz; children, Deborah L. Rapoport and Linda S. Lourie; employed at Monsanto Company (chemist, 1957–59); Wyeth Laboratories (chemist, literature scientist, patent liaison specialist, 1959–64); SmithKline Beecham Corporation, (Patent Agent, 1964–70; assistant director, Corporate Patents, 1970–76; director, Corporate Patents, 1976–77; vice president, Corporate Patents and Trademarks and Associate General Counsel, 1977–90); vice chairman of the Industry Functional Advisory Committee on Intellectual Property Rights for Trade Policy Matters (IFAC 3) for the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (1987&nda ... [Read More]
Press Release - Boehner Commends WSF for Progress in Implementing D.C. School Choice Program; New Data Shows Parental Demand Growing for Program in Second Year
With a broad coalition of support, including Democrat D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and President Bush, the bipartisan initiative was first authorized by Congress in January 2004. The program provides scholarships of up to $7,500 to allow disadvantaged students and families to choose to attend a private school in D.C. Scholarships are awarded to students from low-income families, and a priority is given to applicants enrolled in schools identified as underachieving under the No Child Left Behind Act. ... [Read More]
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