Education and Training
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| Audio and Video Recording Available of May 27 Webinar on Reauthorization of ESEA and Rural Schools The ARC-hosted webinar explained the Obama administration's proposed blueprint for improving the education law, and collected feedback from rural school leaders regarding the law and support for rural schools. Access the webinar recording You will need to enter a user name to view or download the recording, but a recording key is not required. More information on the recording and the webinar |
Education and training are driving forces behind Appalachia's economic growth, preparing students and workers to compete successfully in the world economy. ARC education and training activities focus on a range of issues including workforce skills, early childhood education, dropout prevention, and improved college attendance.
Strategies include:
- Supporting the development and expansion of workforce training and vocational education programs;
- Supporting local and regional efforts that raise the levels of educational achievement and attainment for all students;
- Supporting programs that increase college-going rates;
- Supporting the development of access to early childhood education programs; and
- Supporting dropout prevention programs.
ARC/Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2010 Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute and Science Camp
Two ARC-Oak Ridge National Laboratory programs will be held in summer 2010: A high school math-science-technology institute, which is a two-week program for students and teachers; and a middle school science camp, which is a one-week program just for students.
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