Newsletters
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of June 7, 2010
Alaska Meets Requirements for IDEA USED released notification of states' 2008 progress in meeting the requirements of IDEA for Part B (ages 3-21) and Part C (birth through age 2) compliance. Alaska meets requirements for Part B, and Needs Assistance (for two consecutive years) for Part C. If a state "needs assistance" for two consecutive years, the Department must take one or more enforcement actions, including among others, requiring the state to receive technical assistance, designating th… Continue Reading
05.28.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of May 28, 2010
New E-Rate Regulations Proposed The FCC is proposing new regulations governing the e-rate program. Please note that comments must be received within 30 days of May 20th, the date the proposed regulations were published in the Federal Register. Among other changes, the FCC proposes to change the definition of "rural" to conform to the 2006 USED Locale Codes. More information can be found at http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/rural_locales.asp and http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/PDF/states/AK.pdf. USED Appro… Continue Reading
05.28.10
Senator Murkowski's eNewsletter for May 28, 2010
Friday may 28, 2010 Update on the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Sen. Murkowski this week visited the Gulf of Mexico as part of a bipartisan Senate delegation to examine the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Pictured with Sen. Murkowski are, from left, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Sens. Dick Durbin, Mary Landrieu, Jeff Bingaman and Sheldon Whitehouse as they view response efforts first hand during a flyover of areas affected by the spill. (U.S. Coast Guard phot… Continue Reading
05.24.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of May 24, 2010
Some Lower 48 Head Start Programs Under Investigation The Government Accountability Office (GAO) received allegations that employees of two large Head Start grantees in the Midwest and Texas intentionally enrolled ineligible children. After verifying these allegations, the GAO investigated other Head Start grantees in six Lower-48 states and Washington, D.C. Employees at seven of the grantees' centers acted within the law, while employees at seven others did not. The House Education and Labo… Continue Reading
05.10.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of May 10, 2010
Grants Update Promise Neighborhoods: The Federal Register Notice inviting applications is now online at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-10492.htm. The deadline to submit an intent-to-apply letter is May 21st. The application deadline is June 25th. The purpose of Promise Neighborhoods is to improve significantly the educational and developmental outcomes of children in our most distressed communities (through) a complete through a continuum of cradle-through-college-to-career solutio… Continue Reading
05.05.10
Senator Murkowski's eNewsletter for May 5, 2010
Wednesday May 5, 2010 A Visit of Olympic Proportion Sen. Murkowski and Sen. Begich with Alaska's Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. Back row, from left: Holly Brooks, James Southam, Sen. Murkowski, Sen. Begich, Callan Chythlook-Sifsof and Kikkan Randall. Front row, from left: Joseph Tompkins and Kerry Weiland. Recently, Sen. Begich and I welcomed Alaska's Olympic and Paralympic athletes to Washington. Alaska's Olympians were in town as part of a Team USA visit to the White House where they we… Continue Reading
05.03.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of May 3, 2010
New Source for Research on Early Childhood Education for Children with Disabilities The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) has launched a Topic Area: Early Childhood Education for Children with Disabilities. The new Topic Area debuts with a first report, available at http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/ece_cd/dialogic_reading/index.asp that looks at the research on dialogic reading, an interactive reading practice which uses picture books designed to enhance language and literacy skills. Based on … Continue Reading
04.26.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of April 26, 2010
Senate HELP Committee Seeks Your Input on NCLB Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman, and Senator Mike Enzi, Ranking Member (senior Minority member) of the Senate HELP Committee are soliciting comments from educators and the public on the reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (aka No Child Left Behind). This invitation has been sent to the various national education associations and is now being extended to state agencies, state associations, and individuals. If you would care to c… Continue Reading
04.19.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of April 19, 2010
Senator Murkowski Questions Witnesses at Senate HELP Hearings on the No Child Left Behind Act This week, Senator Murkowski participated in two Senate HELP Committee hearings in preparation for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), otherwise known as NCLB. You might be interested in watching Senator Murkowski's interaction https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=Education with two witnesses at Tuesday's hearing, ESEA Reauthorization - School Turn… Continue Reading
04.16.10
Senator Murkowski's eNewsletter for April 16, 2010
Friday APRIL 16, 2010 Working to Combat Domestic Violence in Alaska by Choosing Respect In Anchorage, Sen. Murkowski took part in the 'Choose Respect' March against domestic violence. Carrying the banner with Sen. Murkowski are (from left) State Sen. Lesil McGuire, Attorney General Dan Sullivan, Anchorage Assembly Member Elvi Gray-Jackson and Denise Morris, executive director of the Alaska Native Justice Center. While back home recently, I participated in an Anchorage rally calling on Alask… Continue Reading
04.12.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of April 12, 2010
Notifications for College On Monday, USED released the following two notifications. Senator Murkowski thought they might be interesting to you. Enactment of the Student Aid Provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN1005.html Launch of 2010 Public Service Campaign-I'm Going: College.gov http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/032910Lauch2010PubServiCampaign.html Please note also that we are in the process of updating the information av… Continue Reading
04.02.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of April 2, 2010
Deadline Looming to Comment on Draft Common Core Standards If you intend to comment on the Draft Common Core Standards, you need to do so by Friday, April 2nd. You can review the Draft Common Core Standards and comment on them via a 10-minute survey at www.corestandards.org. The Common Core effort is the result of a partnership between the National Governor's Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The U.S. Department of Education has leveraged this effort by tying stimul… Continue Reading
03.29.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of March 29, 2010
Application Period Opens for USED Grants A number of grants from the U.S. Department of Education are open for application, including School Leadership Grant Program, Foreign Language Assistance Program, Improving Literacy Through School Libraries, and the Investing in Innovation Fund (I3). You can find all current USED grant opportunities at www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html?src=rt. In addition, information about Race to the Top funds can be found at www2.ed.gov/programs/racet… Continue Reading
03.22.10
Sen. Murkowski's eNewsletter for the March 22, 2010
Monday March 22, 2010 Iditarod 2010! I was thrilled to be in Anchorage for the ceremonial start of the 38th Annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. I always look forward to coming home for Alaska's Last Great Race and meeting the race fans, canine athletes and mushers. Sen. Murkowski visits with musher DeeDee Jonrowe at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. Sen. Murkowski chats with musher Martin Buser. Sen. Murkowski and musher John Baker share a laugh. Congratulations, Lance Mackey! I c… Continue Reading
03.22.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of March 22, 2010
Readable PDF Version Opportunities for Grants and Positive Recognition Bank of American Foundation Educational Grants support K-12 and higher education, with an emphasis on ESL and early childhood initiatives and professional development. Eligibility is limited to school districts. See http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation for each individual state's applicable funding areas. DonorsChoose.org Grants is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools ofte… Continue Reading
03.12.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of March 12, 2010
View as a PDF Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund Applications Now Open Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Sen. Murkowski "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the application period is now open for the Investing in… Continue Reading
03.05.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of March 5, 2010
View as a PDF Senate HELP Committee Hearing on Childhood Obesity Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Sen. Murkowski "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, of which Senator Murkowski is a member, held a heari… Continue Reading
03.02.10
Senator Murkowski's eNewsletter for March 2, 2010
Tuesday march 2, 2010 Presidents Day Recess in Alaska Sen. Murkowski delivers her annual address to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature. Over the Presidents Day recess, I returned home and delivered my annual speech to the Alaska Legislature. My eighth such address, it is always a highlight of the year, to return to the House chamber where my career as a legislator began. The focus of my address was the health of Alaska's economy. As reported in Alaska Economic Trends, "Alaska's 21-y… Continue Reading
02.26.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of March 1, 2010
View as a PDF Senate Indian Affairs Committee Solicits Comments on Indian Education and NCLB Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Sen. Murkowski "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is soliciting comments regarding Indian educatio… Continue Reading
02.19.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of February 19, 2010
View as a PDF Nation Financial Capability Challenge Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Sen. Murkowski "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Treasury have partnered to expand a program begun under the previous Administra… Continue Reading
