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6/8/10 |
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Knowledge Alliance and the Learning First Alliance co-convene policy forum on Capitol Hill "Using Evidence for a Change". More |
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6/2/10 |
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Big kudos to the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association for their landmark Common Core State Standards Initiative and thus setting the stage for a more coherent platform for research and development, innovation and improvement in education. |
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5/12/10 |
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Knowledge Alliance testifies before the US House of Representatives appropriations committee and calls for significantly increasing investments in education’s research, development and dissemination and the rapid deployment of innovative research-based solutions to schools. More |
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4/13/10 |
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In its testimony to the US Senate Knowledge Alliance urges Congress to "unleash America’s ingenuity to solve our most pressing education problems, deliver break-the-mold solutions to our schools, and guide a new knowledge and innovation revolution in teaching and learning". More
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3/30/10 |
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Knowledge Alliances mourns the passing of Ed Myers, our dear friend and trusted colleague who worked in the education knowledge community for 35 years with exemplary grace, skill, and integrity. We will always cherish the legacy of excellence that he has left behind. Thank you, Ed! More
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3/13/10 |
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Knowledge Alliance urges evidence-based innovation and reform in the next reauthorization of the ESEA .Read the whole statement here
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3/4/10 |
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Knowledge Alliance congratulations the finalists in the Race to the Top competition and recognizes that education is the big winner. More
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3/1/10 |
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Kohlmoos chats with Ed Week about the Teacher Incentive Fund and the proposed incentives for participating in rigorous evaluation studies. Read about it here
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2/2/10 |
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Knowledge Alliance applauds the President's FY 2011 Budget Request for its investments in research and development, innovation, and improvement. Read more here
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1/22/10 |
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Knowledge Alliance and the Carnegie Foundation co-host a working meeting on knowledge and innovation networks for solving education's persistent problems of practice. See info here
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1/19/10 |
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RIP Bill Demmert, our good friend and colleague, who led the way for Indian education and all indigenous peoples for more than 40 years. Watch this wonderful tribute to a man of legendary accomplishment.
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8/26/09 |
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In Memoriam Knowledge Alliance is deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy, a bold and courageous leader-advocate for a world class education for all children. His legacy for excellent and equity lives on and will inspire all of us vigorously pursue his noble goals.
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8/07/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance along with the Stupski Foundation and West Wind Education Policy convenes a ground breaking national summit "Unleashing Knowledge and Innovation for the Next Generation of Learning". Read all about it here
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8/06/09
6/30/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance submits public comments in regards to the Race to the Top Guidelines in order to accelerate, sustain, and bring to scale innovation through what works. Read about it here.
Knowledge Alliance becomes an Endorsing Partner of the Common Core of State Standards Initiative and commits to helping launch a major national effort to accelerate and sustain education reform throughout the country.
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6/22/09 |
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In Memoriam Knowledge Alliance is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Tom Barlow, the CEO of Pacific Resources for Education and Learning and a long time Alliance board member. He was a cherished friend and colleague who served the education systems in the Pacific region with all of his heart and soul for many many years. He will be sorely missed but his legacy for excellence and equity endures in all the people whom he has touched in so many wonderful ways.
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6/1/09 |
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Statement
Congratulations to John Q Easton on his confirmation as the new director of the Institute of Education Sciences at the US Department of Education. Dr. Easton is the perfect choice to advance a new innovative era of research and development for education.
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5/7/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance cheers the President's FY10 budget request: "...now is the time to unleash America’s ingenuity to solve our most ressing education problems, deliver break-the-mold, research-based solutions to our schools, and uide a new knowledge and innovation revolution in teaching and learning." More...
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3/13/09 |
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Kohlmoos talks to ED Daily about the use of data and the need for CSI-style SWAT teams to translate the evidence into real solutions. More...
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3/10/09
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Knowledge Alliance Members are supporting the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in creative and dynamic ways. More...
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2/17/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance cheers the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as a stimulus for a new era of innovation and reform in education. More...
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2/13/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance applauds the House-Senate "compromise" stimulus package for education and its unprecendented boost for accelerating education innovation and reform.
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2/06/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance supports stimulus package provisions in collaboration with the Committee for Education Funding, the STEM Coalition, and the Data Quality Group
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1/30/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance talks with Education Week about scientifically based research, development and innovation more...
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1/21/09 |
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Knowledge Alliance Congratulates Arne Duncan Confirmation as the new US Secretary of Education. More...
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1/20/09 |
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Turning the Page to a New Era of Innovation and Transformation in Education More...
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12/22/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance along with other leading education organizations in the STEM Coalition urge President-elect Obama to continue to strongly support STEM education
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12/16/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance Applauds Selection of Arne Duncan for US Secretary of Education
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12/8/08 |
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Doris Redfield of Edvantia Named the 2009 Chair of the Knowledge Alliance Board of Directors.
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12/5/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance Seeks Policy Manager
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11/24/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance urges Congress to support funding for key knowledge programs
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11/10/08 |
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"What's Next? The Knowledge and Innovation Era in Education Reform" Knowledge Alliance's Recommendations for the first 100 Days of the Obama Administration
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11/04/08 |
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"The Election is a Call to Action for Education" Knowledge Alliance's statement on the election of Barack Obama
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8/06/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance Convenes Big Ideas Retreat in New Mexico "Knowledge, Innovation,and Transformation in Education
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7/16/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance Talks with Tony Bryk about Innovation, R&D and School Improvement (video)
http://interface.audiovideoweb.com/lnk/2c3quick2523/
knowledge_alliance_300K_Stream.mov/play.qtl
http://interface.audiovideoweb.com/lnk/2c3win1565/
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http://interface.audiovideoweb.com/lnk/nj20real2875/
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6/18/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance talks with Education Week about the independence of education's statistical agency
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6/07/08 |
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"Dear Mr Future President", Knowledge Alliance offers suggestions to the next POTUS
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5/13/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance and partners convene standing room only policy forum "Towards 2014: Education Research on the Leading Edge of School Improvment"
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3/14/08 |
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Max McConkey submits Knowledge Alliance testimony to Congress urging investments in knowedge- based school improvement in FY 2009 appropriations bill
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3/04/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance talks to Education Week about the future of education research and evaluation
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2/20/08 |
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Knowledge Alliance convenes policy forum of "Using Evidence for a Change" in conjuction with SIIA and AAP
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2/11/08 |
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McConkey and Kohlmoos write about 2009 as a transformational year for education policy
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2/10/08 |
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Education Daily talks to Knowledge Alliance about scientific research and evaluation
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2/08/08 |
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President's FY 2009 Budget Request Sends a Mixed Message
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