On Friday, July 24, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be announcing the launch of approximately $9 billion in new grants to states and school districts. These initiatives are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and lay the foundation for long-term school improvements across the nation. In order to provide an overview of these new programs, the Department is hosting a webinar for governors, Chief State School Officers, state legislators, mayors, superintendents, school board members, education association leaders, and other stakeholders.
Date: Monday, July 27
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Topic: Review announcements of the following new ARRA programs: