Day: October 1, 2009

$21.8 Billion Distributed to Promote Educational Improvement

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced today the distribution of more than $21.8 billion in formula grants to support state-administered programs that support teachers and help students reach high standards. Formula grant programs are noncompetitive awards based on a predetermined formula and provide funding for[Read More…]

Secretary Chu Announces up to $12.5 Million in Recovery Act Funding for New Graduate Fellowships in Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2009.  U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that up to $12.5 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be awarded in early 2010 to support at least 80 graduate fellowships to U.S. students pursuing advanced degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering through[Read More…]

Marriage Bill Introduced in Illinois State Senate

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)– Equality Illinois is happy to announce the introduction in the Illinois State Senate of the bill to legalize marriage between two adults of the same sex. The bill was introduced today by State Senator Heather Steans. "This is not an issue of sacred versus secular – there are plenty[Read More…]

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