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On October 29, 2009, Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Education for Pennsylvania, highlighted significant advancements in education. The state has been recognized for its efforts in early childhood education and school improvement, backed by over $3 billion in federal and national investments since 2002. Key initiatives include the ESEA Reauthorization, Race to the Top, and the development of national standards. Pennsylvania's Inspired Leadership (PIL) program focuses on ensuring every student is proficient in core subjects, ready for college and career, and achieving high outcomes regardless of their background.
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Education Policy LeadershipOctober 29, 2009Dr. Gerald L. ZahorchakSecretary of EducationCommonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Been Recognized • C.E.P. Report 2009 • Early Childhood Education - Education Weekly • DQC (Data Quality Council) Policy Makers Awards • School Improvement – Adam Tanney
Rendell Education Investments! $3 billion since 2002
Federal and National Leadership • Investments through: • SFFS and Stimulus • ESEA Reauthorization • Race to the Top
NGA and CCSSO Leadership • National Standards • American Diploma Project • CCSSO’s Strategic Plan
Standards Aligned System • Our Vision • Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) • Program Approvals • PASA’s Act 45 Course
Clear Standards FairAssessments Interventions StudentAchievement Materials & Resources CurriculumFramework Instruction
Standards Aligned System • Our Vision • P.I.L. • Program Approvals • PASA’s Act 45 Course
Every student by name • proficient in the core subjects • Graduates from high school, ready for college and career • Achieves high outcomes, regardless of background, “condition” or “circumstance”