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September 30, 2008

• U.S. Department of Education, First Book and Random House Children's Books Launch 2008 Back to School Book Donation

September 25, 2008

• 'Doing What Works' Website Adds New Guidance on Effective Teaching

September 23, 2008

• Dunn Exits Education Department to Lead Texas Charter Schools Association

• U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Delivers Remarks at the Jobs for America's Graduates Symposium in Washington, D.C.

September 19, 2008

• Secretary Spellings Addresses Global Education Summit, Announces $7.5 Million in Grants for More Innovative, Effective Tests for Students With Disabilities and Limited English Proficiency

• Department Awards $7.5 Million to Four States and Washington, D.C. to Study Improved Student Assessments Under No Child Left Behind

September 18, 2008

• Over $106 Million in Early Reading First Grants Awarded to 31 Recipients

• U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Announces $4,034,108 Early Reading First Grant to Marquette University

September 17, 2008

• U.S. Department of Education Unveils College.gov at New York High School

September 16, 2008

• Student Loan Default Rates Remain Low

• Education Department's Monthly TV Show Opens 2008-09 Season

September 15, 2008

• U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Unveils Indicators to Track Nations Education Progress at Aspen Institute Summit in Washington, D.C.

September 11, 2008

• U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Delivers Keynote Address at the Summit on Education Reform and Hispanic Education Attainment in Washington, D.C.

September 10, 2008

• U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings Announces $4.3 Million Early Reading First Grant for Des Moines Public Schools

September 9, 2008

• President Bush Announces Intention to Nominate Jerry Gayle Bridges to be Inspector General of the Department Of Education

• Secretary Spellings Names 320 U.S. Schools as 2008 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools

September 8, 2008

• U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings Discusses Importance of High-Quality Assessments at Educational Testing Service and College Board Symposium

• $11.8 Million in Grants Awarded to Institutions in 25 States for Special Education Personnel Preparation Programs

September 5, 2008

• Assistant Secretary Stephanie Monroe Joins Leaders from Across the U.S. to Celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week