[CPS Science]New at FREE (July 25, 2001)

2001-07-25 Thread Winters, Kirk
What's new at FREE? Twelve new resources in the arts, science, social studies have been added to the Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) website. FREE makes it easy for teachers, parents, students, others to find teaching learning resources from

[CPS Science]Back-to-School Tour, Publication, Website

2001-08-15 Thread Winters, Kirk
TODAY, SECRETARY PAIGE began his national tour to promote educational accountability during a school visit with President Bush. The press release announcing the tour is below. Also today Secretary Paige announced a new publication -- Back to School, Moving Forward:

[CPS Science]New at FREE (August 17, 2001)

2001-08-17 Thread Winters, Kirk
What's new at FREE? Sixteen new resources in the arts, educational technology, language arts, science, social studies, vocational education have been added to the Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) website. FREE makes it easy for teachers,

[CPS Science]Secretary Suggests Moment of Silence, PresidentProclaims Nationa l Day of Prayer Remembrance

2001-09-13 Thread Winters, Kirk
Today, President Bush proclaimed Friday, September 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11. In response, Secretary Paige issued a statement, saying, We hope that during the school day tomorrow, educators

[CPS Science]Pledge of Allegiance on October 12

2001-10-09 Thread Winters, Kirk
Today, Secretary Paige sent a letter to school principals inviting students, teachers, parents, other Americans to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at a single time in classrooms across the country on Friday, October 12, 2001. Below is the letter.

[CPS Science]ED Conferences, Special Ed. Forums, New ED Website

2001-10-12 Thread Winters, Kirk
On Wednesday, Secretary Paige announced... * 3 regional conferences for improving America's schools, based on President Bush's No Child Left Behind plan for comprehensive education reform. *7 regional public forums to help the Department gather