June 23, 2008 Must Read
Children's Budget 2008
First Focus. Making Children and Families the Priority.
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Notable Quotes:
- "Federal spending for children's education has declined, in real terms, in each of the past five years, dropping a total of nearly 9% in that time."
- If the Administration's 2009 budget is enacted, "the share of total federal non-defense spending going to children would drop...falling below 10 percent for the first time in at least two generations."
June 2, 2008 Must Read
Education for the 21st Century (e21) High School Redesign Initative.
Linking Education and Economic Development (LEED) and the Sacramento City Unified School District.
NACAC supports equitable access to college preparation in our schools. See NACAC's policy recommendations related to this report below.
Notable Quotes:
- "High schools have formed 'college going cultures,' including...counselors devoted to college counsling at each school."
- Strategic goals that include a "comprehensive program that prepares students for postsecondary options focused on school to college and career."