Public schools

September 4, 2007 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today welcomed New York City public school students back to school and announced that with the hiring of more than 6,000 new teachers this summer, New York City public schools now boast more certified teachers than any time in the City's history.    » read more »

September 2, 2007 -- The following is the text of New York City Mayor Bloomberg's weekly radio address as prepared for delivery on 1010 WINS News Radio for Sunday, September 2, 2007

"Good morning. This is Mayor Mike Bloomberg.    » read more »

August 21, 2007 -- Raleigh -- North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper today offered tips to help parents get their children back to school safely and ready to learn as the traditional school calendar begins.

“Giving our children a safe and successful school year means more than buying the right pencils and backpacks,” Cooper said. “A few simple steps can give parents some peace of mind so they can focus on helping their kids learn.” Cooper’s office offers parents the following safety tips:    » read more »

DOE Encourages Rebuilding Effort’s Focus on Efficiency

August 8, 2007 -- NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman today announced that DOE’s EnergySmart Schools Program will commit up to $1.5 million in technical assistance to provide as many as 75 comprehensive energy audits in public schools throughout the New Orleans area, identifying up to 25 percent in potential energy savings. Audits will include analysis of heating and cooling systems, lighting, and structural elements, such as roofing and building envelope assessments.    » read more »

Discusses agenda to expand opportunity and build One America

Jul 17, 2007 -- Cleveland, Ohio – As Senator John Edwards begins day two of his "Road to One America" tour to shine a bright spotlight on the issue of poverty, he will announce a new plan to promote economically diverse schools, so more young people have access to a quality education. Edwards believes we need to make sure that no American is separated from the opportunities of our country.    » read more »

July 11, 2007 -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters today called on state and local governments, education officials, school bus manufacturers, safety advocates and consumer organizations to help the federal government assess the effectiveness of seat belts on school buses.    » read more »

June 5, 2007 -- Washington, DC - Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) today reintroduced legislation to help school districts finance needed school construction and modernization projects.

The Investing for Tomorrow’s Schools Act will create State Infrastructure Banks to improve financing for school construction. Schools will be able to secure loans through these banks for projects that include construction to address enrollment growth, increase physical safety, and create an infrastructure to support educational technology.    » read more »

$31 Million More for School Nurses, Smaller Class Sizes, Special Education, Initiative to Improve Math Achievement

April 19, 2007 -- MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today detailed efforts aimed at raising the quality of education in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The measures, part of Governor Doyle’s budget for the next two years, strengthen education in Milwaukee’s schools by promoting math and science achievement, increasing the number of school nurses, providing school breakfasts, providing additional special education funding, and reducing class sizes.    » read more »