U.S. Department of Education Webinar for Elected Officials and Education Leaders

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:

  • Race to the Top
  • Teacher Incentive Fund
  • Investing in Innovation
  • Education Technology
  • Title I School Improvement Grants
  • Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems

NOTE: Materials with details about these programs will be posted online at www.ed.gov/recovery by 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, July 24.

How to Participate:

You will receive a follow-up email with the link to the webinar, as well as the call in number and pass code to participate in the Q & A session that will follow the presentation. This information will also be posted online at www.ed.gov/recovery by 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, July 24.

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