As first reported by Ed Week’s David J. Hof, President Bush will ask for $1 billion to fund the Reading First program in his FY 2009 budget. Education Secretary confirmed it Friday, and the Associated Press has a copy of the $60 billion White House education budget request, which will be sent to Congress Monday.
Archive for February 2nd, 2008
Identify the socioeconomic group under discussion in this article about student achievement.
- A mere 15 per cent master the “three Rs.”
- Studies cite parental indifference and family break-ups as reasons they have slipped behind other groups.
- Some are held back by a peer culture which encourages low aspirations and holds intellectual effort in contempt.
It’s not who you think.
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