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LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS


National Foreign Language Coordination Act of 2009 (S.1010)

On May 7, 2009 during the JNCL-NCLIS Legislative Day, Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) announced the introduction of his "National Language Coordination Act of 2009" - S. 1010. Current co-sponsors for this bill include Senators Thad Cochran (R-MI), Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Russell Feingold (D-WI).

The bill would establish a National Foreign Language Coordination Council in the Executive Office of the President, directed by a National Language Advisor appointed by the President to oversee, coordinate, and implement continuing national security and language education initiatives. To remain informed of the bill’s progress,  visit THOMAS and search for bill number S. 1010.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Guidance and Related Documents on ARRA from ED.gov

ASCD Recovery Act Resources & Interactive Map

Partnership for 21st Century Skills
21st Century Skills Framework
21st Century Skills Core Subjects
21st Century Global Awareness Skills
ASCD Planning Possibilities Online Resource

$115 Billion: Pie Chart Break-down of Education Stimulus Dollars

"Understanding the Education Stimulus Package" The Whole Child Podcast

Center for Applied Linguistics: ARRA Resources

Recommendations for English language learners

 
Education Week Interview with Education Secretary Arne Duncan from Education Week on Vimeo.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act (S.473) (H.R.2410)

The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act, which was introduced in both houses last year and actually passed the Senate, was again introduced in both houses recently. The legislation would create a Foundation that would award grants for study abroad opportunities, with an emphasis on nontraditional destinations. The Senate bill is sponsored by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) with a number of co-sponsors, and the House bill was introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA) as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act.

 

 

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