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Head of Research at U.S. Department of Education To Meet With Idaho Educators - March 10, 2010
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Dr. John Q. Easton, the U.S. Department of Education’s chief research officer, will present the latest federal education research and evaluation priorities at a public meeting on March 25, 2010, in Boise.


School Improvement Grant (SIG) Services - March 01, 2010
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This spring many local education agencies will be applying for School Improvement Grants (SIGs) ranging from $50,000 to $2 million per year.


Research Forum Examines Adolescent Literacy - February 25, 2010
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In a nation where 69 percent of all eighth-graders are not proficient in reading comprehension at their grade level, this event explored important recommendations for improvement.


National Pilot Project Links Service Learning to Technology - February 22, 2010
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An innovative partnership between Microsoft and the Corporation for National and Community Service aims to engage students in helping teachers better use the latest technology.


Registration Open for High School Redesign Institute - February 10, 2010
From Structure to Instruction

The national institute From Structure to Instruction: Sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned From High School Redesign will take place on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 28–30, 2010.


6+1 Trait® Writing Across Content Areas Institute Coming up in March - February 04, 2010
6+1 Trait® Trait Writing Across Content Areas Institute Coming up in March

The 6+1 Trait® Writing team at Education Northwest is hosting a Writing Across Content Areas Institute for middle and high school teachers March 11–12 in downtown Portland, Oregon.


New Funding Announced for Teaching American History - January 25, 2010
New Funding Announced for Teaching American History

On January 21, the federal government announced it is seeking applications for the Teaching American History (TAH) Grant Program. Education Northwest offers expert evaluations of these federal grants.


Using ARRA To Leverage Reform - December 07, 2009
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Education Northwest hosted a Webinar on using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to promote innovation and improvement in the Northwest. We've made the archive available for viewing.