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Ernest Boyer discussed new ideas in elementary education, focusing on the early years of education. Following a prepared statement, he took questions from audience members.

The committee heard testimony on economic recovery legislation introduced to the Senate by Sen. Kennedy that would attempt to stimulate the economy by providing $170 billion in domestic spen…

The National Education Goals Panel met in Washington to discuss the progress of American schools in improving American education along six goal areas previously determined by the panel. The …

The National Education Goals Panel continued to discuss criteria by which progress could be measured and reported in American education. The panel’s discussion was in preparation for the Sep…

After hearing remarks from President Bush, the National Education Goals Panel continued its meeting to determine standards for measuring the progress of American schools in each of six main …

The National Education Goals panel continued its forum into proposals for achieving the six goals for U.S. education set forth by the panel earlier in the year. The afternoon session’s witne…

The National Education Goals panel held its sixth of eight regional forums on education in Annapolis, MD. The panel was formed by the National Governors Association to monitor the U.S. educa…

The National Governors' Association’s National Educational Goals task force met in Washington, DC to discuss the current progress of the six goals set by the National Governors' Association …

The National Educational Goals panel, consisting of a number of governors and educational professionals, met to continue their objective of determining the goals of American education and th…

Panelists provide their opinion on specific ways to encourage children in their early years to enjoy education and to provide them with the opportunities they need.

The closing plenary session of the 40th anniversary symposium of The Aspen Institute focused on working group presentations on education and economic competitiveness, social and economic dev…

The National Governors Association held their annual winter meeting in Washington DC. At this first plenary meeting the topic was setting national education goals.

A forum focused on community service sponsored by Campus Compact: The Project for Public & Community Service. Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy from Massachusetts discussed the Community Ser…

Fortune Magazine hosted an Education Summit where a panel of speakers discussed the Education Deficit in the U.S.

The Business Roundtable hosted a Special Program on U.S. Education. Education Secretary Lauro Cavazos as well as a panel discussion on education moderated by Ted Kopel.

Ernest Boyer, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, spoke to the annual meeting of the American Council on Education the dangerous situation of American educa…

Governor Thomas Kean (R-NJ) spoke to the National Institute for Adolescent Pregnancies and Family Services about the problem of teenage pregnancy in the United States. Governor Kean talked a…

Witnesses testified on the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act, focusing on illiteracy in elementary and secondary schools.

Ernest Boyer talked about improving early education both in the schools and at home. Doctor Boyer answered audience questions. Note: There is a short break during the program.