The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement.
Education
The nation cannot afford discriminatory barriers that unfairly limit or deny educational access based on factors like race, national origin, sex, or disability. Inequality in education prevents the nation from fulfilling its potential, and ensuring equal educational opportunity remains one of the civil rights movement's top priorities.
Civil Rights, Business, and Education Groups 'Cannot Support' Senate Education Reform BillOctober 19, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler Voicing concerns about the absence of accountability standards, a broad coalition of civil rights organizations, business groups, and education officials and advocates is withholding support for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2011 that is being considered by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). Live Now: Senate Hearing on Improving Educational Outcomes for our Military and VeteransSeptember 22, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler Federal Student Loan Defaults Up, Especially at For-Profit SchoolsSeptember 21, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis New data from the Department of Education shows that the rate of federal student loan defaults has increased more sharply at for-profit institutions – which have come under fire in recent years for this very issue – than at other institutions of higher learning. Civil Rights Case Challenging Colorado’s Ability to Fund All of Its Schools Adequately and Equitably BeginsAugust 15, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis A state District Court in Denver, Colorado is currently hearing arguments in an educational equity case, Lobato v. State of Colorado. The case, which originated in 2005, is the latest to challenge a state to fund all of its schools adequately and equitably so that every single child is getting the highest quality education. Department of Education Releases Career Training Program RuleJune 2, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis Today, the Department of Education released its final rule designed to hold career training programs accountable for preparing their students for employment. Report: Students Attending For-Profit Institutions Struggle to Repay Federal LoansJune 1, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference For-profit colleges charge students more and have a higher percentage of students who receive federal loans than do public or private not-for-profit ones, while significantly under-investing in the instruction of their students, according to a new report by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Government Steps Up Scrutiny of For-Profit College AbusesMay 9, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis Prosecutors in 10 states, including Kentucky, Florida, and Illinois, have launched a multi-state investigation into allegations that for-profit colleges are using fraudulent methods to recruit students to attend their schools. Department of Education Provides Guidance to Schools and Colleges on Handling Sexual ViolenceApril 7, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued a new guidance letter to schools and colleges to clarify Title IX requirements pertaining to sexual violence and harassment allegations. The Leadership Conference Calls for Strong Accountability Measures in ESEA ReformApril 6, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights sent a letter this week to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions outlining its priorities for reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with respect to accountability standards in Title I of the law. Title I provides federal funding to schools and school districts with a high percentage of students from low-income families. Obama Administration Holds Anti-Bullying ConferenceMarch 16, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Last week, the Obama administration held a major anti-bullying conference to call attention to ways that schools and communities can combat bullying. |
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