The U.S. Department of Education’s 40 page slideshow on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Saving and Creating Jobs and Reforming Education,* answers many questions on the one-time investment in American education.  As noted, this is a “historic opportunity to stimulate the economy and improve education.”

The guiding principles are discussed:

Additionally, Advance Core Reforms such as “Establishing pre-K to college and career data systems that track progress and foster continuous improvement” are listed, as well as the dates when various portions of stabilization or other monies will be available.  You can access the full slideshow using the link below.

ClassLink Data Systems Meet ARRA Recommendations

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ClassLink LaunchPad™:  Engineered for students and teachers, LaunchPad is a surprisingly simple-to-use yet empowering learning desktop. With built-in collaboration tools, LaunchPad delivers 24/7 access to all your classroom software from any computer in the school, community and home.

ClassLink OnTrack™:  ClassLink OnTrack, the only simple-to-use online lesson planner and curriculum management tool integrated into Moodle. OnTrack has something for everyone.

• Administrators create and share standards-based curriculum
• Teachers create and share lessons and rubrics
• Students build portfolios demonstrating subject mastery

Continuous improvement was never this easy.

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*April 3, 2009