1. U.S. Department of Education Reform Agenda Overview April 2010

2. 2 27% of our students drop out (more than 7,000 every day) Science: 17th out of 29 developed countries on scores among 15-year-olds Math: 24th out of 29 developed countries on scores among 15-year-olds China and India graduate 950,000 engineers every year, compared with 70,000 in America Where We Are

3. Moving America’s Education System Forward 3  Improve student achievement  Narrow achievement gaps  Increase graduation and college enrollment rates  Increase college attainment PRESIDENT OBAMA’S GOAL PRESIDENT OBAMA’S GOAL Highest Proportion of College Graduates by 2020

4. ED’s Cradle to Careers Agenda 4 Goal: All have opportunities for success in the 21 st century economy Goal: All graduate timely and prepared for at least one year of post- secondary studies Goal: All prepared with foundational skills to tackle advanced subjects Goal: All arrive ready to learn and remain on track Secondary (Grades 6-12) Post- Secondary Early Learning (Birth-Grade 3) Elementary (Grades K-5)

5. Aligned Reform Approach 5 Legislation Proposed FY 2011 Budget ARRA $100 Billion Save Jobs 4 Reform Assurances $7.5 Billion Increase Increased Competitive Funding Program Consolidation SAFRA ESEA Reauthorization Workforce Investment Act Childhood Nutrition Act Reauthorization Education Sciences Reform Act

6. 6 ARRA Substantial Impact to Date  ~$75 Billion Awarded  +300,000 Educator Jobs Supported  Over $34 Billion in State Education Shortfalls Filled  41 Race To The Top Applicants  Significant State Legislative Reforms  Substantial Investments in Professional Development Classroom Technology Save and Create Jobs Drive Education Reform ARRA

7. ARRA Advancing K-12 Reforms: ~$80 Billion 7 Formula Grants $22.2 B Existing $48.6 B New Raise standards & improve assessments Build robust data systems -- track student progress and improve instruction Recruit, retain & support effective educators, and ensure equitable distribution Turn Around low-performing schools Competitive Grants $4.2 B Existing $5.0 B New

8. 2011 Budget ARRA Proposed FY 2011 Budget 8 Effective Teachers/Leaders $3.86 Billion Race to the Top$1.35 Billion Well-rounded (e.g. STEM)$1.1 Billion Turnarounds$900 Million Investing in Innovation (i3)$500 Million Charters/Choice$490 Million

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10. 10 Elementary & Secondary Education Competitive Funding By Reform Area

11. ESEA: Reasons for Change Lowered the bar Because of wrong incentives Raise the bar Focus on college and career readiness NCLBOur Proposal Too prescriptive For too many schools Greater flexibility For all but lowest-performing & gap schools Too punitive Even where progress is being made Recognize success Reward and learn from progress & growth Narrowed curriculum Focusing on tests in math and ELA Well-rounded education Allow all subjects, fund better tests Focus on gaps & equity Focus on achievement of all student groups Focus on gaps & equity Maintain focus + appropriate interventions = 11 Legislation 2011 Budget ARRA

12. Fostering Innovation and Excellence Core Areas for ESEA Reauthorization 12 A Complete Education Great Teachers and Great Leaders Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners Successful, Safe and Healthy Students College- and Career-Ready Students

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14. Unprecedented Opportunity 14 ► Integrated Strategy ► Legislative Authority ► Funding ► Committed Partners ► Leadership & Clear Goals Legislation 2011 Budget ARRA

15. How Business Community Can Help 15  Publicly convey imperative for education reform  Actively promote specific high-impact reforms, e.g., College & Career-ready standards Turnaround Schools  Develop company-specific initiatives, e.g., “Techs to Teachers” STEM Academies  Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to sustain focus on & accountability for implementation of States’ integrated reform plans