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"A sweeping history of the federal legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in education, published on the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the history of the Department of Education, how it has evolved, some of the current issues, and what lies ahead"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the full text of the No Child Left Behind Act, and contains a CD-ROM of resources and references.

In this book, teens will learn how to navigate the college funding maze, using grants, scholarships, savings, loans, and other creative options to pay for school.

Explains president Barack Obama's proposals for education, discussing No Child Left Behind reform, early education, affordability of college, teacher recruitment and retention, and other aspects of his plan.

Presents a short study on the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of Education, and describes the first secretary, Shirley Hufstedler during the Carter administration, the programs the department oversees, protecting students' rights, and more.

Examines the successes and failures of the controversial No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and presents suggestions for reform.

A collection of essays presenting a variety of often conflicting viewpoints concerning the problem of illiteracy and what can be done about it.