Education Legislation and Policies
Many types of legislation have been passed or proposed in recent years, having to do with school reform and the general improvement of education in America. Policies are developed, implemented or discarded at a remarkable rate. The need for a well-educated population increase as our society becomes more technologically-oriented. Improvements and reforms must be made in education; the inequities attached to race, politics, culture, gender and sexual orientation should be abolished so that all citizens may participate equally in education. To learn more about past and current legislation and policy-making intended to improve education, examine the links below.
National Education Goals Panel: National Education Goals Information Guide
This Federal agency helps states fulfill the eight National Education Goals. Site has explanations of the goals and plans for implementation.
Public Broadcasting Service: News Hour: Jim Lehrer: President's Proposals
An audio segment from 'The News Hour with Jim Lehrer' (Feb. 10, 1997) providing an analysis of President Clinton's 1997 State of the Union address.
United States Department of Education: Goals 2000: Educate America Act
This site provides the full text of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, which was enacted to increase national academic and skill standards.
United States Department of Education: National Assessment of Title I
Read through this interim report of the National Assessment of Title I, an evaluation of Title I impact on students at risk of school failure.
United States Department of Education: Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs
Check an information resource on education-related legislative matters, intended for use by either members of Congress or the general public.
United States Department of Education: School to Work Information and Resources Guide
Education and Labor coordinate businesses and schools around the country to provide vocational education, training, and careers for students.
United States National Park Service: Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Learn more about this National Historic Site commemorating the landmark Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: School to Work Outreach Project
This project secures school-to-work opportunities for students with disabilities. The site gives an explanation of School-to-Work legislation.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville: Curry School of Education: John Wills Lloyd: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Get complete information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, with a special focus on the most recent (1997) amendments.
University of West Virginia, Morgantown: Duncan C. Kinder: Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
This is the best source for understanding, implementing, and upholding the provisions and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Voices of Chicago School Reform: Catalyst: Title I
Brief articles about Title I, from Catalyst: 'Voices of Chicago School Reform'. Their focus is on the legislation's impact on Chicago schools.