Vigorous Dialogue around Education Framework
The Lawyers' Committee, in collaboration with other national civil rights and education advocacy organizations, has released a Framework for Providing All Students an Opportunity to Learn through Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This Framework affirms that access to high-quality education is a fundamental civil right, and praises aspects of President Obama's proposed FY 2011 education budget and the Blueprint for Reform setting forth the Administration's priorities for reauthorization of ESEA. It also challenges the Administration to include more comprehensive reforms "necessary to build a future where equitable educational opportunity is the rule, not the exception". The release of this Framework and the attention it is receiving has placed the Lawyers' Committee at the center of this critical national dialogue.
This Washington Post posting provides an excellent overview: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/race-to-the-top/obama-education-civil-rights-a.html.
Hyperlink to any one of the six major reform principles and associated recommendations outlined in the report by clicking below.
1. Equitable Opportunities for All
2. Utilization of Systematically proven and effective Educational Methods
3. Public and Community Engagement in Education Reform
4. Safe and Educationally Sound Learning Environments
5. Diverse Learning Environments
Links to Media Coverage:
Washington Post: Obama, education, Snooki, civil rights, and Ryan Bass
Washington Post: Civil Rights Groups are Picking the Wrong Fight with President Obama
Education Week: Civil Rights Groups Call for New Education Agenda
Education Week: Obama Defends Race to the Top
USA Today: Civil Rights Leaders, Sec. Arne Duncan Talk Education Reform
