Summary: Global Education Nexus in U.S. Act or GENIUS Act - Amends the Department of Education Organization Act to require the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign Language Education to: (1) assist the Secretary of Education in administering this Act's grant program, and (2) develop an international education research repository and make it available to states and local educational agencies (LEAs). Directs the Secretary, acting through the Deputy Assistant Secretary, to award competitive grants to LEAs, or partnerships between LEAs and private organizations or institutions of higher education that provide their LEA partners with funding, to promote international education in elementary and secondary schools. Requires each grantee to use: (1) one-half of its grant on enhancing international education within core curricula, such as by increasing teacher competency; and (2) the other half on providing supplemental international education services outside of normal instruction hours. Directs the Secretary to conduct a biennial independent evaluation of such international education programs.

global education nexus act act_-_amends department_of_education_organization_act require deputy assistant secretary international foreign language education assist secretary education administering act grant program develop international education research repository available states local educational agencies leas directs secretary acting deputy assistant secretary award competitive grants leas partnerships leas private organizations institutions higher education provide lea partners funding promote international education elementary secondary schools requires grantee use half grant enhancing international education core curricula increasing teacher competency half providing supplemental international education services outside normal instruction hours directs secretary conduct biennial independent evaluation international education programs


Summary: Securing Teacher Effectiveness, Leadership, Learning, And Results Act of 2011 or STELLAR Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require each state receiving school improvement funds to: (1) define teacher and principal effectiveness and establish performance ratings; (2) demonstrate that it has developed, in collaboration with teachers and principals, a model teacher and principal evaluation program; (3) demonstrate that each of its local educational agencies (LEAs) has adopted a teacher and principal evaluation program; (4) demonstrate that each LEA is collaborating with teachers and principals in developing and making annual improvements to such program; (5) review, report on, and assist LEAs in improving such evaluation programs; and (6) establish procedures to ensure that ineffective teachers and principals facing unemployment are treated fairly. Requires teacher evaluations to: (1) emphasize student academic growth, (2) include observations of the teacher's classroom performance, (3) rate teachers using at least four performance categories, and (4) provide results that are comparable for all teachers in grade levels and subject areas across the state and within the teacher's LEA. Requires principal evaluations to: (1) emphasize student academic growth; (2) factor in their school's graduation rates; (3) assess the principal's success in recruiting, developing, evaluating, and retaining effective teachers; (4) assess the principal's leadership abilities through observations and other relevant data; (5) rate principals using at least four performance categories; and (6) provide results that are comparable across all principals within the LEA. Requires states to take steps to ensure that poor and minority children are not taught at higher rates than other children by teachers rated as less than effective. Requires states and LEAs to report the number and percentage of teachers and principals in each performance rating at: (1) the state, LEA, and school level; and (2) their LEAs and schools that have the highest and lowest poverty rates or the highest and lowest percentages of minority students. Requires states to report student attendance rates, disaggregated by each school and each teacher and principal at each school within specified jurisdictions. Directs the Secretary of Education to: (1) recognize each LEA that has innovative, high-quality, and effective teacher or principal evaluation programs that lead to professional development and improved student performance; and (2) establish a clearinghouse to share the best practices of such programs with educators.

securing teacher effectiveness leadership learning results act act_-_amends elementary secondary education act require state receiving school improvement funds define teacher principal effectiveness establish performance ratings demonstrate developed collaboration teachers principals model teacher principal evaluation program demonstrate local educational agencies leas adopted teacher principal evaluation program demonstrate lea collaborating teachers principals developing making annual improvements program review report assist leas improving evaluation programs establish procedures ensure ineffective teachers principals facing unemployment treated fairly requires teacher evaluations emphasize student academic growth include observations teacher classroom performance rate teachers performance categories provide results comparable teachers grade levels subject areas state teacher lea requires principal evaluations emphasize student academic growth factor school graduation rates assess principal success recruiting developing evaluating retaining effective teachers assess principal leadership abilities observations relevant data rate principals performance categories provide results comparable principals lea requires states steps ensure poor minority children taught higher rates children teachers rated effective requires states leas report number percentage teachers principals performance rating state lea school level leas schools highest lowest poverty rates highest lowest percentages minority students requires states report student attendance rates disaggregated school teacher principal school specified jurisdictions directs secretary education recognize lea innovative high quality effective teacher principal evaluation programs lead professional development improved student performance establish clearinghouse share best practices programs educators


Summary: Lead Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to direct the Secretary of Education to award a competitive grant to a partnership between a nonprofit organization and an institution of higher education (IHE) to establish a school leadership academy that develops and provides evidence-based leadership training to school leaders (turnaround leaders) and their supporting mentors (turnaround mentors) to transform and improve turnaround schools. Defines "turnaround schools" as schools that are subject to corrective action or restructuring under the ESEA or are secondary schools that have a graduation rate below 60%. Requires the Secretary to award competitive grants to partnerships between or among a nonprofit organization, IHE, or a nonprofit organization and an IHE, and state or local educational agencies to establish school leadership centers of excellence, after the initial cohort of turnaround leaders and mentors have been trained by the school leadership academy. Directs such centers to: (1) adopt and adapt the leadership training program developed by the school leadership academy so that such program is informed, on an ongoing basis, by evidence regarding effective school leadership and meets the needs of the local educational agencies they serve; and (2) work with the school leadership academy to best train and support program participants. Requires leadership training participants at the academy and the centers of excellence to receive a stipend for participating and agree to serve for at least four years at turnaround schools. Requires the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences to support: (1) research on identifying the skills and conditions necessary for school leaders to improve turnaround schools, and (2) evaluations of this Act's programs and activities.

lead act_-_amends elementary secondary education act esea direct secretary education award competitive grant partnership nonprofit organization institution higher education ihe establish school leadership academy develops provides evidence based leadership training school leaders turnaround leaders supporting mentors turnaround mentors transform improve turnaround schools defines turnaround schools schools subject corrective action restructuring esea secondary schools graduation rate requires secretary award competitive grants partnerships nonprofit organization ihe nonprofit organization ihe state local educational agencies establish school leadership centers_of_excellence initial cohort turnaround leaders mentors trained school leadership academy directs centers adopt adapt leadership training program developed school leadership academy program informed ongoing basis evidence effective school leadership meets needs local educational agencies serve work school leadership academy best train support program participants requires leadership training participants academy centers_of_excellence receive stipend participating agree serve years turnaround schools requires director institute_of_education_sciences support research identifying skills conditions necessary school leaders improve turnaround schools evaluations act programs activities


Summary: Success in the Middle Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to states, based on their proportion of poor children aged 5 to 17, to: (1) implement state middle grades needs analyses and, on the basis of such analyses, improvement plans that describe what students must master to complete successfully the middle grades and succeed in academically rigorous secondary school coursework; and (2) award competitive subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) or partnerships of LEAs and institutions of higher education, educational service agencies, or educational nonprofit organizations to implement a comprehensive middle school improvement plan for each eligible school. Favors LEAs, or partnerships that include LEAs, that serve high proportions of poor children and children attending eligible schools. Defines "eligible schools" as those where: (1) a high proportion of middle grade students matriculate to secondary schools with graduation rates below 65%; (2) more than 25% of the students who finish grade six, or the school's earliest middle grade level, exhibit key risk factors for failure; and (3) a majority of middle grade students are not rated proficient on required state assessments in mathematics, reading, or language arts. Permits states to make subgrants to LEAs and partnerships that did not receive a competitive subgrant to assist them in applying for competitive subgrants and developing comprehensive middle school improvement plans. Provides the Secretary with funding to: (1) contract for studies that identify promising practices for, and review existing research to identify factors that might lead to, the improvement of middle grades education; (2) create a national clearinghouse in best middle grade educational practices and a national database identifying factors that facilitate or impede middle grade student achievement; (3) require certain educational field research designed to enhance the performance of middle grade schools and students; (4) create a research and development center that addresses topics pertinent to the middle grades; and (5) provide grants to entities that partner with states and LEAs to develop, adapt, or replicate effective models for turning around low-performing middle grades.

success middle act directs secretary education grants states based proportion poor children aged implement state middle grades needs analyses basis analyses improvement plans describe students master complete successfully middle grades succeed academically rigorous secondary school coursework award competitive subgrants local educational agencies leas partnerships leas institutions higher education educational service agencies educational nonprofit organizations implement comprehensive middle school improvement plan eligible school favors leas partnerships include leas serve high proportions poor children children attending eligible schools defines eligible schools high proportion middle grade students matriculate secondary schools graduation rates students finish grade school earliest middle grade level exhibit key risk factors failure majority middle grade students rated proficient required state assessments mathematics reading language arts permits states subgrants leas partnerships receive competitive subgrant assist applying competitive subgrants developing comprehensive middle school improvement plans provides secretary funding contract studies identify promising practices review existing research identify factors lead improvement middle grades education create national_clearinghouse best middle grade educational practices national database identifying factors facilitate impede middle grade student achievement require certain educational field research designed enhance performance middle grade schools students create research development center addresses topics pertinent middle grades provide grants entities partner states leas develop adapt replicate effective models turning low performing middle grades


Summary: Time for Innovation Matters in Education Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive matching grants to states to enable them to award competitive subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) or partnerships between LEAs and other public or nonprofit entities to plan and implement expanded learning time initiatives at high-need schools that they serve. Requires such initiatives to: (1) increase the total number of school hours each year at participant schools by at least 300 hours, compared to the school hours per year that are standard for comparable schools served by their LEAs; and (2) expand learning time for all students in all grade levels in such schools, though on-site prekindergarten programs may be excepted. Directs states to give subgrant priority to entities that: (1) serve a high percentage of students from low-income families; (2) include a nonprofit community-based organization experienced in expanding learning opportunities or helping schools redesign their educational programs; (3) take certain steps to facilitate collaboration between high-need schools and community partners; and (4) will coordinate this Act's funding with other federal, state, local, and private funding to implement high-quality expanded learning time initiatives in high-need schools. Permits the Secretary to: (1) award planning and implementation grants directly to a partnership that serves more that one area in more than one state, and (2) provide technical assistance to grantees and subgrantees in developing and implementing expanded learning time initiatives. Requires the Secretary to contract with an independent organization with expertise in school improvement, program evaluation, and measurement to evaluate this Act's program and provide technical assistance to grantees and subgrantees in collecting data and evaluating their programs pursuant to specified performance measures.

time innovation matters education act authorizes secretary education award competitive matching grants states enable award competitive subgrants local educational agencies leas partnerships leas public nonprofit entities plan implement expanded learning time initiatives high need schools serve requires initiatives increase total number school hours year participant schools hours compared school hours year standard comparable schools served leas expand learning time students grade levels schools site prekindergarten programs excepted directs states subgrant priority entities serve high percentage students low income families include nonprofit community based organization experienced expanding learning opportunities helping schools redesign educational programs certain steps facilitate collaboration high need schools community partners coordinate act funding federal state local private funding implement high quality expanded learning time initiatives high need schools permits secretary award planning implementation grants directly partnership serves area state provide technical assistance grantees subgrantees developing implementing expanded learning time initiatives requires secretary contract independent organization expertise school improvement program evaluation measurement evaluate act program provide technical assistance grantees subgrantees collecting data evaluating programs pursuant specified performance measures


Summary: To Aid Gifted and High-Ability Learners by Empowering the Nation's Teachers Act or TALENT Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require state assessments of student proficiency to be vertically scaled and capable of measuring student proficiency above the grade level in which the student is enrolled. Requires states to: (1) recognize local educational agencies (LEAs) that significantly increase the proportion of their students, overall and in specified student subgroups, that score at or above the advanced level of achievement on such assessments; (2) assist their LEAs and schools in providing additional educational assistance to advanced, gifted, and talented students; and (3) report annually the most recent two-year trend in student achievement for students scoring in the highest 10% on the state assessments in each subject area and grade level. Requires LEAs receiving school improvement funds to identify gifted and talented students and support their learning needs. Authorizes LEAs to use funding under: (1) the small rural school achievement program to support gifted and talented students, and (2) the rural and low-income school program to train teachers to meet the unique learning needs of gifted and talented students. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states or institutions of higher education (IHEs) that partner with other public or private educational entities to: (1) ensure that school personnel receive the training required to ensure that gifted and talented students' achievements are commensurate with their abilities; or (2) conduct field-based research to develop innovative practices, assessment tools, and materials that address the needs of such students. Authorizes the Secretary to award a competitive grant to a partnership between at least one IHE and one nonprofit organization to establish a National Research and Dissemination Center for the Education of the Gifted and Talented that researches, develops, and disseminates best practices for meeting the needs of such students. Repeals the Jacob K. Javits gifted and talented students education program.

aid gifted high ability learners empowering nation teachers act talent act_-_amends elementary secondary education act require state assessments student proficiency scaled capable measuring student proficiency grade level student enrolled requires states recognize local educational agencies leas significantly increase proportion students overall specified student subgroups score advanced level achievement assessments assist leas schools providing additional educational assistance advanced gifted talented students report annually recent year trend student achievement students scoring highest state assessments subject area grade level requires leas receiving school improvement funds identify gifted talented students support learning needs authorizes leas use funding small rural_school_achievement program support gifted talented students rural low income school program train teachers meet unique learning needs gifted talented students authorizes secretary education award competitive grants states institutions higher education ihes partner public private educational entities ensure school personnel receive training required ensure gifted talented students achievements commensurate abilities conduct field based research develop innovative practices assessment tools materials address needs students authorizes secretary award competitive grant partnership ihe nonprofit organization establish national research dissemination center education gifted talented develops disseminates best practices meeting needs students repeals jacob gifted talented students education program


Summary: Annual National Classified School Employee of the Year Award Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award National Classified School Employee of the Year Awards to classified public school employees within certain occupational specialties who provide exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education. Requires the Secretary to choose an awardee each year, out of nominations received from each state, from one of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraprofessional services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation services, (4) food and nutrition services, (5) custodial and maintenance services, (6) security services, (7) health and student services, (8) technical services, and (9) skilled trades.

annual national classified school employee year award act_-_directs secretary education award national classified school employee year awards classified public school employees certain occupational specialties provide exemplary service students pre kindergarten higher education requires secretary choose awardee year nominations received state following occupational specialties paraprofessional services clerical administrative services transportation services food nutrition services custodial maintenance services security services health student services technical services skilled trades


Summary: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income for income tax purposes AmeriCorps educational awards awarded under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.

americorps education award tax relief_act amends_the_internal_revenue_code exclude gross income income tax purposes americorps educational awards awarded national_and_community_service_act


Summary: Statistics Teaching, Aptitude, and Training Act of 2011 or STAT Act of 2011 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award formula grants to states and, through them, competitive subgrants to eligible partnerships to: (1) establish or enhance teacher training in statistics education; and (2) develop more rigorous statistics education curricula that are aligned with challenging state academic content and achievement standards in statistics, and integrate statistics in the teaching of other courses. Defines an "eligible partnership" as a partnership between a local educational agency (LEA) and one or more of the following: (1) an institution of higher education (IHE), (2) another LEA, (3) a public elementary or secondary school or schools, or (4) a government statistical agency experienced in improving the quality of statistics teachers. Requires partnership activities to be consistent with a statistical literacy plan that each state is required to develop and have approved by the Secretary of Education before receiving its formula grant. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to states that lack the resources to develop an adequate plan so that they can do so. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to IHEs, governmental statistical agencies, or nonprofit organizations to: (1) develop model state standards and curriculum frameworks for statistics education, (2) disseminate information about proven and tested model statistics education programs that integrate statistics in other studies, (3) develop and implement new policy approaches to advancing statistics education, (4) conduct national statistics education studies, and (5) advance the widespread adoption by states and LEAs of statistics education content standards.

statistics teaching training_act act amends elementary secondary education act award formula_grants states competitive subgrants eligible partnerships establish enhance teacher training statistics education develop rigorous statistics education curricula aligned challenging state academic content achievement standards statistics integrate statistics teaching courses defines eligible partnership partnership local educational agency lea following institution higher education ihe lea public elementary secondary school schools government statistical agency experienced improving quality statistics teachers requires partnership activities consistent statistical literacy plan state required develop approved secretary education receiving formula grant authorizes secretary award competitive grants states lack resources develop adequate plan authorizes secretary award competitive grants ihes governmental statistical agencies nonprofit organizations develop model state standards curriculum frameworks statistics education disseminate information proven tested model statistics education programs integrate statistics studies develop implement new policy approaches advancing statistics education conduct national statistics education studies advance widespread adoption states leas statistics education content standards


Summary: 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to, and enter into agreements with, local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve the education of girls and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and prepare them to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in such fields. Gives priority to LEAs that partner or coordinate with local, regional, or national entities experienced in increasing the participation of girls or underrepresented minorities in STEM. Requires the use of grant funds to: (1) involve the parents of girls and underrepresented minorities in stoking their children's interest in STEM, (2) provide tutoring and mentoring programs in such fields, (3) expose girls and underrepresented minorities to STEM role models, (4) enable such students and their teachers to attend STEM events outside the classroom, (5) provide after-school and summer programs for students in such fields, (6) purchase education materials or equipment to facilitate STEM instruction, (7) provide such students with academic advice and assistance in selecting high school courses, (8) pay up to 50% of the cost of a STEM internship for such students, and (9) train school personnel to facilitate students' progress in such fields.

21st century stem girls underrepresented minorities act_-_amends elementary secondary education act authorize secretary education provide grants enter agreements local educational agencies leas improve education girls underrepresented minorities science technology engineering mathematics stem prepare pursue undergraduate graduate degrees careers fields gives priority leas partner coordinate local regional national entities experienced increasing participation girls underrepresented minorities stem requires use grant funds involve parents girls underrepresented minorities children interest stem provide tutoring mentoring programs fields expose girls underrepresented minorities stem role models enable students teachers attend stem events outside classroom provide school summer programs students fields purchase education materials equipment facilitate stem instruction provide students academic advice assistance selecting high school courses pay cost stem internship students train school personnel facilitate students progress fields


Summary: Foreign Language Education Partnership Program Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to replace the program providing incentive payments to public elementary schools for foreign language instruction with a partnership program in foreign languages that provides matching grants to partnerships composed of state or local educational agencies and institutions of higher education. Requires such partnerships to establish, improve, or expand model programs of foreign language learning from kindergarten through grade 12 that increase the number of high school graduates who attain advanced proficiency in at least one foreign language. Requires each model program to have a dimension allowing the student to gain an understanding of the historic, geographic, cultural, economic, and other contextual factors of countries whose people speak the language studied. Conditions a partnership's continued funding for two additional five-year periods, after an initial four-year funding period, on its demonstrating its program's effectiveness based on nationally recognized standardized foreign language assessments. Directs the Secretary of Education to collect and analyze data on such programs annually and disseminate aggregated program data nationally, as well as information on successful programs and practices.

foreign language education partnership program act_-_amends elementary secondary education act replace program providing incentive payments public elementary schools foreign language instruction partnership program foreign languages provides matching grants partnerships composed state local educational agencies institutions higher education requires partnerships establish improve expand model programs foreign language learning kindergarten grade increase number high school graduates attain advanced proficiency foreign language requires model program dimension allowing student gain understanding historic geographic cultural economic factors countries people speak language studied conditions partnership continued funding additional year periods initial year funding period demonstrating program effectiveness based nationally recognized standardized foreign language assessments directs secretary education collect analyze data programs annually disseminate aggregated program data nationally information successful programs practices


Summary: STEM Support for Teachers in Education and Mentoring (STEM) Act or STEM 2 Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award competitive planning grants to states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, or institutions of higher education to develop effective state or tribal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) networks that coordinate STEM education efforts by: (1) facilitating communication and collaboration among public and private STEM stakeholders, and (2) identifying STEM occupational skills needed in the future. Directs the Secretary to award competitive grants to states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate STEM education training programs for teachers and administrators in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Requires the Secretary to establish a national panel to identify and recommend the most effective STEM curricula models for kindergarten through grade 12.

stem support teachers education mentoring stem act stem act_-_amends elementary secondary education act direct secretary education award competitive planning grants states indian tribes tribal organizations nonprofit organizations institutions higher education develop effective state tribal science technology engineering mathematics stem networks coordinate stem education efforts facilitating communication collaboration public private stem stakeholders identifying stem occupational skills needed future directs secretary award competitive grants states indian tribes tribal organizations local educational agencies institutions higher education nonprofit organizations develop implement evaluate stem education training programs teachers administrators elementary middle secondary schools requires secretary establish national panel identify recommend effective stem curricula models kindergarten grade


Summary: Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive matching grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to: (1) promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in secondary schools; (2) support the participation of secondary school students in nonprofit robotics or STEM competitions; and (3) broaden secondary school students' access to STEM careers. Allows secondary schools to apply for such grants if their LEA does not. Gives priority to grant applications that address the needs of: (1) rural or urban schools, (2) low-performing schools or school districts, or (3) LEAs or schools that serve at least 10,000 poor children or a student population at least 20% of which is poor. Authorizes the Secretary to waive all or part of the matching requirement for financially-strapped LEAs or schools. Directs the Secretary to: (1) publicize the grant program and nontraditional STEM teaching methods, (2) evaluate the efficacy of the grant program, and (3) evaluate existing federal STEM education programs to determine whether there are duplicative programs.

authorizes secretary education award competitive matching grants local educational agencies leas promote science technology engineering mathematics stem secondary schools support participation secondary school students nonprofit stem competitions broaden secondary school students access stem careers allows secondary schools apply grants lea gives priority grant applications address needs rural urban schools low performing schools school districts leas schools serve poor children student population poor authorizes secretary waive matching requirement financially leas schools directs secretary publicize grant program nontraditional stem teaching methods evaluate efficacy grant program evaluate existing federal stem education programs determine duplicative programs


Summary: Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to: (1) award grants to encourage the establishment and operation of Teachers Institutes; and (2) provide technical assistance, all or some of which may be provided through the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute, to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) in establishing and operating Teachers Institutes. Sets forth selection criteria, including consideration of the extent to which the proposed Institute will serve schools that have a significant low-income population. Defines a Teachers Institute as a partnership or joint venture between one or more IHEs and one or more LEAs serving one or more schools with significant low-income populations that is established to improve the quality of teaching and learning through collaborative seminars.

amends elementary secondary education act authorize secretary education award grants encourage establishment operation teachers institutes provide technical assistance provided new haven teachers institute assist local educational agencies leas institutions higher education ihes establishing operating teachers institutes sets forth selection criteria including consideration extent proposed institute serve schools significant low income population defines teachers institute partnership joint venture ihes leas serving schools significant low income populations established improve quality teaching learning collaborative seminars


Summary: Innovation in Education Act of 2011 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a National Education Innovation Network of searchable databases or Internet websites that: (1) provide educators and administrators with information regarding the most promising practices and strategies for improving student achievement and turning around low-performing schools; and (2) allow educators and administrators to nominate new practices and strategies for inclusion in such databases or websites, recommend improvements to those already there, and exchange ideas with their peers. Directs the Secretary to provide grants and technical assistance to states to establish a National Education Innovation Corps that connects educators and administrators with evidence-based solutions to the most critical problems of practice in local educational agencies and chronically low-performing schools. Requires the Corps to be composed of: (1) knowledge brokers, who have expertise in education, research, and the implementation of innovations; and (2) practice experts, who have successful teaching experience. Allocates Corps grants among states in proportion to each state's share of school improvement funds under part A of title I of the ESEA.

innovation education act amends elementary secondary education act esea require secretary education establish maintain national education innovation network searchable databases internet websites provide educators administrators information promising practices strategies improving student achievement turning low performing schools allow educators administrators nominate new practices strategies inclusion databases websites recommend improvements exchange ideas peers directs secretary provide grants technical assistance states establish national education innovation corps connects educators administrators evidence based solutions critical problems practice local educational agencies chronically low performing schools requires corps composed knowledge brokers expertise education research implementation innovations practice experts successful teaching experience allocates corps grants states proportion state share school improvement funds title esea


Summary: Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act or A PLUS Act - Allows each state to enter into a five-year performance agreement with the Secretary of Education permitting it to receive federal funds on a consolidated basis that would otherwise be directed toward specific programs furthering the stated purpose of title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Requires each agreement to be approved by a combination of specified state parties, and list the programs for which consolidated funding is requested. Allows states to use such funds for any educational purpose permitted by state law, but requires them to make certain assurances that they will use fiscal control and fund accounting procedures, abide by federal civil rights laws, and advance educational opportunities for the disadvantaged. Allows amendments to the scope of performance agreements. Requires each agreement state to: (1) maintain an accountability system measuring annual student progress toward state proficiency standards, (2) disseminate annually student performance data disaggregated by specified student groups, and (3) keep aggregate spending on elementary and secondary education at no less than 90% of such spending for the school year coinciding with this Act's enactment. Limits administrative expenses. Requires the inclusion of private schools and teachers in activities funded on a consolidated basis. Directs the Secretary to evaluate each performance agreement midway through its execution. Allows the Secretary to terminate an agreement whose terms are not met for three consecutive school years.

academic partnerships lead success act plus act allows state enter year performance agreement secretary education permitting receive federal funds consolidated basis directed specific programs furthering stated purpose title improving academic achievement disadvantaged elementary secondary education act requires agreement approved combination specified state parties list programs consolidated funding requested allows states use funds educational purpose permitted state law requires certain assurances use fiscal control fund accounting procedures abide federal civil rights laws advance educational opportunities disadvantaged allows amendments scope performance agreements requires agreement state maintain accountability system measuring annual student progress state proficiency standards disseminate annually student performance data disaggregated specified student groups aggregate spending elementary secondary education spending school year act enactment limits administrative expenses requires inclusion private schools teachers activities funded consolidated basis directs secretary evaluate performance agreement midway execution allows secretary terminate agreement terms met consecutive school years


Summary: 21st Century Readiness Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to support 21st century readiness initiatives that fuse core academic subject knowledge and higher-order thinking skills (such as critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation) to ensure that students are prepared for postsecondary education and careers, upon graduation from secondary school. Amends title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) of the ESEA to require the Secretary of Education, as part of the national assessment of title I programs, to examine the extent to which such initiatives improve student readiness for postsecondary education and careers. Includes 21st century readiness initiatives in comprehensive school reform programs and school dropout prevention and reentry programs under title I. Amends title II (Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals) of the ESEA to require high-quality professional development programs to incorporate an aligned system of teaching and learning that includes 21st century skills (such as critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation), standards, curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Requires LEAs to use title II subgrants to enable educators to deliver instruction on higher-order thinking skills and use the latest available technology in doing so. Amends title IV (21st Century Schools) of the ESEA to include 21st century readiness initiatives in 21st Century Community Learning Center activities. (21st Century Community Learning Centers provide students with before and after school programs to improve their academic performance.) Amends title VI (Flexibility and Accountability) of the ESEA to allow assessment grants to be used by states to develop or improve assessments that use technology to measure core academic subject knowledge and higher-order thinking skills to ensure that students can apply a range of skill competencies alongside core academic subject knowledge, and do so in real-world contexts.

21st century readiness act_-_amends elementary secondary education act esea support 21st century readiness initiatives core academic subject knowledge higher order thinking skills critical thinking problem solving communication collaboration innovation ensure students prepared postsecondary education careers graduation secondary school amends title improving academic achievement disadvantaged esea require secretary education national assessment title programs examine extent initiatives improve student readiness postsecondary education careers includes 21st century readiness initiatives comprehensive school reform programs school dropout prevention reentry programs title amends title preparing training recruiting high quality teachers principals esea require high quality professional development programs incorporate aligned system teaching learning includes 21st century skills critical thinking problem solving communication collaboration innovation standards curriculum instruction assessments requires leas use title subgrants enable educators deliver instruction higher order thinking skills use latest available technology amends title 21st century schools esea include 21st century readiness initiatives 21st century community learning center activities 21st century community_learning_centers provide students school programs improve academic performance amends title flexibility accountability esea allow assessment grants states develop improve assessments use technology measure core academic subject knowledge higher order thinking skills ensure students apply range skill competencies alongside core academic subject knowledge real world


Summary: STEM Master Teacher Corps Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award competitive, matching five-year grants to consortia of local educational agencies (LEAs) or states, acting in partnership with institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations to establish a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Master Teacher Corps program. Requires grantees to: (1) select exemplary elementary and secondary school STEM teachers for membership in the STEM Master Teacher Corps; (2) provide those teachers with compensation that supplements their base salaries; (3) provide, and track the effectiveness of, research-based training for Corps members; (4) provide discretionary resources for Corps members at high-need schools to use; (5) help coordinate instructional leadership and mentoring roles for Corps members; and (6) facilitate efforts by Corps members to inform STEM education policy at the national, state, and local levels. Gives grant priority to applicants that intend to include: (1) large numbers of teachers in the STEM Master Teacher Corps; and (2) rural schools, particularly high-need rural schools, in the area they serve. Requires grantees to ensure that at least 75% of their STEM Master Teacher Corps are teachers at high-need schools. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, to: (1) evaluate the STEM Master Teacher Corps program; (2) identify optimal strategies for designing and advancing such program; and (3) identify best practices for developing, supporting, and retaining STEM teachers based on lessons learned from the program.

stem master teacher corps act_-_amends elementary secondary education act direct secretary education award competitive matching year grants consortia local educational agencies leas states acting partnership institutions higher education nonprofit organizations establish stem science technology engineering mathematics master teacher corps program requires grantees select exemplary elementary secondary school stem teachers membership stem master teacher corps provide teachers compensation supplements base salaries provide track effectiveness research based training corps members provide discretionary resources corps members high need schools use help coordinate instructional leadership mentoring roles corps members facilitate efforts corps members inform stem education policy national state local levels gives grant priority applicants intend include large numbers teachers stem master teacher corps rural schools particularly high need rural schools area serve requires grantees ensure stem master teacher corps teachers high need schools directs secretary acting director institute_of_education_sciences evaluate stem master teacher corps program identify optimal strategies designing advancing program identify best practices developing supporting retaining stem teachers based lessons learned program


Summary: Computer Science Education Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award states: (1) two-year formula grants to develop comprehensive plans to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education, and (2) competitive five-year matching grants to implement the improvements proposed in their comprehensive plans. Requires such improvements to include: (1) challenging and grade-appropriate academic content standards for computer science, (2) grade-appropriate assessments of computer science learning, (3) programs to increase disadvantaged students' access to computer science courses, (4) computer science teacher training programs, (5) improved certification or licensure requirements and processes for such teachers, (6) programs to ensure that computer science courses are considered an integral part of the secondary school curriculum, (7) effective computer science curricula, and (8) computer science distance learning programs. Requires states to partner with institutions of higher education (IHEs) and local educational agencies in implementing such measures. Favors implementation grant applicants that emphasize serving low-performing schools and increasing the participation in computer science by students underrepresented in computing. Directs the Secretary to establish a Blue Ribbon Commission on Computer Science Education to provide recommendations to the Secretary and Congress for expanding and improving computer science education. Authorizes the Secretary to award five-year grants to IHEs to improve computer science teacher training.

computer science education act directs secretary education award states year formula_grants develop comprehensive plans strengthen elementary secondary computer science education competitive year matching grants implement improvements proposed comprehensive plans requires improvements include challenging grade appropriate academic content standards computer science grade appropriate assessments computer science learning programs increase disadvantaged students access computer science courses computer science teacher training programs improved certification licensure requirements processes teachers programs ensure computer science courses considered integral secondary school curriculum effective computer science curricula computer science distance learning programs requires states partner institutions higher education ihes local educational agencies implementing measures favors implementation grant applicants emphasize serving low performing schools increasing participation computer science students underrepresented computing directs secretary establish blue ribbon commission computer science education provide recommendations secretary congress expanding improving computer science education authorizes secretary award year grants ihes improve computer science teacher training


Summary: STEM Education Innovation Act of 2011 - Amends the Department of Education Organization Act to establish the Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education within the Department of Education to administer STEM education. Directs the Office of STEM Education to conduct an independent evaluation of the Department's STEM Education programs at least once every five years. Establishes an Education Innovation Project within the Department to pursue breakthrough research and development in educational technology, and facilitate the effective use of that technology to improve student achievement. Directs the Office of STEM Education to award competitive matching grants to consortia of state-based STEM stakeholders that enable each of them to establish a state consortium on STEM education. Require each consortium to: (1) promote STEM education research and best practices; (2) address deficiencies in state STEM education efforts and communicate state needs to the federal government; (3) support the implementation of rigorous common content standards in mathematics and science education, and the development of innovative STEM assessments based on those standards; (4) promote and develop curriculum tools and training for in-service STEM teachers; (5) develop STEM Career Awareness Programs; and (6) develop STEM-related workforce education and training programs.

stem education innovation_act amends department_of_education_organization_act establish office_of_science technology engineering mathematics stem education department_of_education administer stem education directs office stem education conduct independent evaluation department stem education programs years establishes education innovation project department pursue breakthrough research development educational technology facilitate effective use technology improve student achievement directs office stem education award competitive matching grants consortia state based stem stakeholders enable establish state consortium stem education require consortium promote stem education research best practices address deficiencies state stem education efforts communicate state needs federal_government support implementation rigorous common content standards mathematics science education development innovative stem assessments based standards promote develop curriculum tools training service stem teachers develop stem career awareness programs develop stem related workforce education training programs


Summary: Achieving Change in Education Act or ACE Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require states to identify public elementary or secondary schools as reward schools if they are making significant progress in closing the achievement gap and increasing student academic achievement, growth, and high school graduation rates for students in the aggregate and for the poor, minority, disabled, and limited English proficient student subgroups. Allows reward schools to use ESEA funds, except those related to serving special populations, in a comprehensive and coordinated manner for innovative programs. Directs the Secretary of Education to award formula grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide: (1) tangible rewards to reward school staff, and (2) reward schools with financial rewards and increased budgeting and staffing flexibility. Requires states to identify public schools as persistently low-performing schools if they are not making progress in improving the academic performance of their students and are performing in the bottom 5% of the state's elementary and secondary schools or have secondary school graduation rates below 60%. Requires the Secretary to make formula grants to states and, through them, competitive subgrants to LEAs and LEAs that partner with experienced turnaround partners to: (1) implement one of six intervention models at each persistently low-performing school, and (2) identify and address issues that may contribute to low academic achievement in such schools. Sets forth the intervention actions required under the transformation, restart, school closure, turnaround, school engagement, and expanded school choice models. Makes LEAs eligible for a subgrant extension if they make significant annual progress on certain core academic indicators and leading indicators.

achieving change education act ace act_-_amends elementary secondary education act esea require states identify public elementary secondary schools reward schools making significant progress closing achievement gap increasing student academic achievement growth high school graduation rates students aggregate poor minority disabled limited english proficient student subgroups allows reward schools use esea funds related serving special populations comprehensive coordinated manner innovative_programs directs secretary education award formula_grants states subgrants local educational agencies leas provide tangible rewards reward school staff reward schools financial rewards increased budgeting staffing flexibility requires states identify public schools persistently low performing schools making progress improving academic performance students performing state elementary secondary schools secondary school graduation rates requires secretary formula_grants states competitive subgrants leas leas partner experienced turnaround partners implement intervention models persistently low performing school identify address issues contribute low academic achievement schools sets forth intervention actions required transformation restart school closure turnaround school engagement expanded school choice models makes leas eligible subgrant extension significant annual progress certain core academic indicators leading indicators


Summary: Achievement Through Technology and Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to rename part D (Achievement through Technology and Innovation) and reauthorize it through FY2017. Requires states to use a portion of their allotted funds under subpart 1 (State and Local Grants) of part D to develop challenging academic content and achievement standards to ensure that students are technologically literate before the end of grade eight. Specifies that such standards are only for tracking technological literacy and not for assessing adequate yearly progress (AYP) under title I. Permits technological literacy testing to be embedded in other state tests or performance-based assessments portfolios, or made through other valid and reliable means. Requires states to use the bulk of their allotment for two new subgrant programs for local educational agencies (LEAs), devoting: (1) 60% for formula subgrants to improve teaching and learning through technology, and (2) 40% for competitive subgrants for systemic school redesign through technology integration. Requires LEAs to: (1) include a new or updated local long-range strategic educational technology plan in their applications, (2) use a specified percentage of each subgrant for teacher training, and (3) use each subgrant to acquire and apply technology to identify individual student learning needs and support personalized learning. Allows LEAs that receive funds for both programs to use all the funds for systemic school redesign through technology integration program activities. Creates a new subpart 2 (State Competitive Grants) program to which all funding is to be directed if part D appropriations fall below a specified amount, otherwise all funding is to be made available for subpart 1 programs. Directs the Secretary to award competitive grants under subpart 2 to states and consortia of states to support LEAs' enhanced use of technology, including online and blended learning for systemic education transformation, curricula redesign, and new instructional strategies to personalize learning.

achievement technology innovation reauthorization act amends title elementary secondary education act rename achievement technology innovation reauthorize fy2017 requires states use portion allotted funds subpart state local grants develop challenging academic content achievement standards ensure students technologically end grade specifies standards tracking technological literacy assessing adequate yearly progress ayp title permits technological literacy testing embedded state tests performance based assessments portfolios valid reliable means requires states use bulk allotment new subgrant programs local educational agencies leas formula subgrants improve teaching learning technology competitive subgrants systemic school redesign technology integration requires leas include new updated local long range strategic educational technology plan applications use specified percentage subgrant teacher training use subgrant acquire apply technology identify individual student learning needs support personalized learning allows leas receive funds programs use funds systemic school redesign technology integration program activities creates new subpart state competitive grants program funding directed appropriations fall specified funding available subpart programs directs secretary award competitive grants subpart states consortia states support leas enhanced use technology including online blended learning systemic education transformation curricula redesign new instructional strategies personalize learning


Summary: Strengthening Kids' Interest in Learning and Libraries Act or SKILLS Act - Amends part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require the inclusion of effective school library programs in school improvement programs. Defines an "effective school library program" as one that: (1) is staffed by a state sanctioned school librarian; (2) has up-to-date materials and technology, including broadband; (3) includes regular collaboration between teachers and school librarians concerning school reform efforts; and (4) supports the development of digital literacy skills. Replaces the existing program under subpart 4 (Improving Literacy Through School Libraries) of part B of title I of the ESEA with a new program (Improving Literacy and College and Career Readiness Through Effective School Library Programs) awarding competitive three-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop and enhance effective school library programs. Makes LEAs eligible for such grants only if at least 20% of their students are impoverished. Amends part A (Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund) of title II of the ESEA to rename part A the Teacher, School Librarian, and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund. Requires states and LEAs to use funds under the program to train school librarians, and recruit and retain highly effective school librarians.

strengthening kids interest learning libraries act skills act_-_amends title elementary secondary education act esea require inclusion effective school library programs school improvement programs defines effective school library program staffed state sanctioned school librarian date materials technology including broadband includes regular collaboration teachers school librarians concerning school reform efforts supports development digital literacy skills replaces existing program subpart improving literacy school libraries title esea new program improving literacy college career readiness effective school library programs awarding competitive year grants local educational agencies leas develop enhance effective school library programs makes leas eligible grants students impoverished amends teacher principal_training recruiting_fund title esea rename teacher school librarian principal_training recruiting_fund requires states leas use funds program train school librarians recruit retain highly effective school librarians


Summary: Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act - (Sec. 6) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 under titles II, III, and IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by this Act. Matches increases in those amounts for FY2014-FY2018 to increases in the inflation rate. Title I: Teacher Preparation and Effectiveness - (Sec. 101) Replaces title II (Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) with a new title II (Teacher Preparation and Effectiveness). Directs the Secretary of Education, under part A (Supporting Effective Instruction) of title II, to make formula grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop and implement a teacher evaluation system that: (1) uses student achievement data derived from a variety of sources as a significant factor in determining a teacher's evaluation, with the weight given to such data defined by the LEA; (2) uses multiple measures of evaluation; (3) uses more than two categories for rating teachers; (4) is used by the LEA to make personnel decisions; and (5) is based on input from parents and school staff. Allows LEAs to use subgrants funds to: (1) train school leaders to evaluate teachers; (2) provide training to teachers and school leaders that is evidence-based, job-embedded, and continuous; (3) partner with public or private organizations to develop and implement the teacher evaluation system; (4) carry out activities under part B of title II; or (5) reduce class size, though they are not to use more than 10% of the subgrant to do so. Allocates part A grants to states and, through them, subgrants to LEAs pursuant to a formula that apportions: (1) 50% of the funding to states and LEAs on the basis of their share of students aged 5-17 on the national and state level, respectively; and (2) 50% of such funding on the basis of their share of impoverished students in that age group. Requires states to use 95% of their part A grant for subgrants to LEAs, with the remainder being used for specified state activities that include the provision of technical assistance and training to LEAs. Requires the Secretary to reserve 75% of title II's appropriations for the part A program. Requires LEAs to report annually to their state the number and percentage of its teachers in each rating category. Directs the Secretary, under part B (Teacher and School Leader Flexible Grant) of title II, to make formula grants to states and, through them, competitive matching subgrants to LEAs, institutions of higher education, and business or nonprofit entities to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive programs and activities that may include: (1) initiatives to assist in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly effective teachers and school leaders; (2) support for the establishment or expansion of teacher or school leader preparation academies; (3) the recruitment of qualified individuals from other fields; (4) model instructional programs in the core academic subjects; (5) high-quality professional development for teachers and school leaders; and (6) programs that are based on the current science of learning. Allots part B grants to states based on their proportion of the country's school-age population. Requires states to use at least 92% of their part B grant for subgrants to LEAs. Requires states to reserve up to 4% of their part B grant for innovative teacher and school leader activities that include: (1) certification, recertification, licensing, and tenure system reforms; (2) alternative routes for state certification or licensure; (3) pay incentives; and (4) induction, mentoring, and training programs. Allows state to reserve up to 3% of their part B grant to support: (1) the establishment or expansion of teacher or school leader preparation academies; and (2) state authorizers for such academies. Requires the state to evaluate periodically the effectiveness of those academies and part B subgrantees. Requires the Secretary to reserve 25% of title II's appropriations for the part B program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance to states and subgrantees in carrying out activities under parts A and B of title II; and (2) conduct national evaluations of those activities through the Institute of Education Sciences. Preserves the teacher liability protection provisions under part C (Innovation for Teacher Quality) of title II, but eliminates the other programs under part C. Replaces part D (Enhancing Education through Technology) of title II with a new part D (General Provisions). Treats charter schools as LEAs under title II. Requires LEAs receiving grants under title II to notify parents, at the beginning of each school year, of the availability of the results of the evaluations of their children's teachers. Title II: Parental Engagement and Local Flexibility - (Sec. 201) Replaces title III (Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students) of the ESEA with a new title III (Parental Engagement and Local Flexibility). Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that part B of title V (Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative Programs) of the ESEA be: (1) reauthorized as it was amended by the Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act (H.R. 2218), as passed by the House of Representatives on September 13, 2011; and (2) transferred to a new subpart 1 (Charter School Program) of part A (Parental Engagement) of title III. Amends part C of title V of the ESEA and transfers it to a new subpart 2 (Magnet Schools Assistance) of part A of title III. Directs the Secretary, when using appropriations for subpart 2 that exceed a specified amount, to give grant priority to LEAs or consortia of LEAs that did not receive a grant under the program for the preceding fiscal year. Establishes a subpart 3 (Family Engagement in Education Programs) of part A of title III. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to statewide organizations to establish Statewide Family Engagement Centers that provide comprehensive training and technical assistance to states, LEA, schools, and organizations that support family engagement in education. Requires grantees to use: (1) at least 65% of their part A grant to serve LEAs, schools, and community-based organizations that serve high concentrations of disadvantaged students; and (2) at least 30% of their grant to establish or expand technical assistance for evidence-based parent education programs. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, or enter into agreements with, local Indian nonprofit parent organizations to establish and operate Family Engagement Centers. Establishes a part B (Local Academic Flexible Grant) of title III under which the Secretary allots funds to states for: (1) state activities that include developing or administering state educational assessments and standards; (2) competitive grants to LEAs, community-based organizations, and businesses to improve student academic achievement through student support programs; and (3) competitive matching grants to nongovernmental entities to improve academic achievement. Allots part B grants to states based on their proportion of the school improvement funds awarded to all states under title I of the ESEA. Requires the grant-funded student support programs to focus on: (1) supplemental student support activities, such as before, after, or summer school activities, tutoring, and expanded learning time; and (2) activities designed to support students, such as academic subject specific programs, adjunct teacher programs, extended learning time programs, and parent engagement. Requires states to reserve: (1) at least 75% of their part B grant for the competitive grants to LEAs, community-based organizations, and businesses; and (2) at least 10% of the grant for the competitive matching grants to nongovernmental entities. Title III: Impact Aid - (Sec. 301) Repeals title IV (21st Century Schools), as amended by the Student Success Act which was introduced on February 9, 2012, and replaces it with the Impact Aid program currently under title VIII of the ESEA. (The Impact Aid program compensates LEAs for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas.) Amends the Impact Aid program to alter methods used and considerations made in determining whether LEAs are eligible for Impact Aid payments, as well as formulae used in determining the amounts they are owed. (Sec. 302) Updates the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for federal ownership of property within their jurisdiction that cannot be taxed. Allows the use of original records, reproductions of those records, or other records that the Secretary determines to be reliable in calculating the value of the federal property. Alters the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for federal ownership of property when appropriations for a fiscal year are insufficient to provide them with full compensation. Sets their initial payment under that formula at 90% of their payment for FY2006. (Sec. 303) Alters the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for eligible federally-connected children. Includes not only federally-connected children in average daily attendance, but also those enrolled pursuant to a state open enrollment policy. Excludes children engaged in a distance education program at an LEA but residing outside the LEA's area. Extends, from three to four fiscal years, the timeline during which an LEA may count children relocated at off-base housing due to authorized Department of Defense (DOD) housing renovations and demolitions. Alters eligibility requirements for heavily impacted LEAs, which are those that serve high percentages of military, Native American, or other federally-connected children. Deems an LEA to be heavily impacted if: (1) at least 45% (currently, 35%) of its students are federally-connected; (2) it meets specified per pupil expenditure requirements that are now based on state average expenditures, rather than national average expenditures; and (3) it has a tax rate of at least 95% of the average tax rate for general fund purposes of comparable LEAs in the state. (Sec. 306) Makes heavily impacted LEAs eligible for Impact Aid construction payments. Makes LEAs that are eligible for payments due to federally-connected children eligible for emergency school repair and modernization grants if at least 10% of the property in their area is exempt from state and local taxation under federal law. (Sec. 309) Requires the Secretary to complete Impact Aid payments to eligible LEAs within three fiscal years of their appropriation. Title IV: Troops-To-Teachers Program - (Sec. 401) Transfers responsibility for the operation and administration of the Troops-to-Teachers program (currently under title II of the ESEA) from the Department of Education to the Department of Defense (DOD), and amends the program. (The Troops-to-Teachers program provides veterans with teacher certification stipends in exchange for three years of service in an elementary or secondary school.) Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide counseling and referral services to members of the Armed Forces who are eligible to participate in the program. Title V: Repeal - (Sec. 501) Repeals title VI (Flexibility and Accountability) of the ESEA. Title VI: Homeless Education - (Sec. 601) Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act's program of grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for the education of homeless youth. Includes amendments that: (1) require student-centered factors be considered before an LEA places a homeless youth in a school, (2) require schools to enroll homeless youth immediately despite missed application or enrollment deadlines, (3) protect the privacy of information about a homeless youth's living situation, and (4) focus on the identification of homeless youth. Requires states to develop and implement professional development programs for LEA personnel and liaisons for homeless youth to assist them in identifying homeless youth and satisfying their needs. Requires the LEA liaisons to ensure that: (1) school personnel providing services to homeless youth receive professional development and other support; and (2) unaccompanied youth are enrolled in school, have opportunities to meet the same state academic standards to which other students are held, and are informed of their status as independent students for financial aid purposes. Requires states, through their Coordinator for Education of Homeless Children and Youths, to inform homeless youth and their parents or guardians of the duties of the LEA liaisons, and annually publish an updated list of the liaisons. (Sec. 603) Allows LEAs to use subgrant funds: (1) on activities designed to increase the meaningful involvement of parents or guardians in the education of homeless youth, or (2) to address the particular needs of homeless youth that may arise from parental mental health or substance abuse problems. (Sec. 604) Directs the Secretary to provide support and technical assistance to states in areas in which barriers to a free appropriate public education persist. (Sec. 606) Authorizes appropriations for that program for FY2013, with increases matching the inflation rate for FY2014-FY2018.

encouraging innovation effective teachers act sec authorizes appropriations fy2013 titles iii elementary secondary education act esea amended act matches increases amounts fy2014-fy2018 increases inflation rate title teacher preparation effectiveness sec replaces title preparing training recruiting high quality teachers principals elementary secondary education act esea new title teacher preparation effectiveness directs secretary education supporting effective instruction title formula_grants states subgrants local educational agencies leas develop implement teacher evaluation system uses student achievement data derived variety sources significant factor determining teacher evaluation weight given data defined lea uses multiple measures evaluation uses categories rating teachers lea personnel decisions based input parents school staff allows leas use subgrants funds train school leaders evaluate teachers provide training teachers school leaders evidence based job embedded continuous partner public private organizations develop implement teacher evaluation system carry activities title reduce class size use subgrant allocates grants states subgrants leas pursuant formula apportions funding states leas basis share students aged national state level respectively funding basis share impoverished students age group requires states use grant subgrants leas remainder specified state activities include provision technical assistance training leas requires secretary reserve title appropriations program requires leas report annually state number percentage teachers rating category directs secretary teacher school leader flexible grant title formula_grants states competitive matching subgrants leas institutions higher education business nonprofit entities develop implement evaluate comprehensive programs activities include initiatives assist recruiting hiring retaining highly effective teachers school leaders support establishment expansion teacher school leader preparation academies recruitment qualified individuals fields model instructional programs core academic subjects high quality professional development teachers school leaders programs based current science learning allots grants states based proportion country school age population requires states use grant subgrants leas requires states reserve grant innovative teacher school leader activities include certification recertification licensing tenure system reforms alternative routes state certification licensure pay incentives induction mentoring training programs allows state reserve grant support establishment expansion teacher school leader preparation academies state authorizers academies requires state evaluate periodically effectiveness academies subgrantees requires secretary reserve title appropriations program directs secretary provide technical assistance states subgrantees carrying activities parts title conduct national evaluations activities institute_of_education_sciences preserves teacher liability protection provisions innovation teacher quality title eliminates programs replaces enhancing education technology title new general_provisions treats charter schools leas title requires leas receiving grants title notify parents beginning school year availability results evaluations children teachers title parental engagement local flexibility sec replaces title iii language instruction limited english proficient immigrant students esea new title iii parental engagement local flexibility expresses sense house_of_representatives title promoting informed parental choice innovative_programs esea reauthorized amended empowering parents quality charter schools act passed house_of_representatives september transferred new subpart charter_school program parental engagement title iii amends title esea transfers new subpart magnet schools assistance title iii directs secretary appropriations subpart exceed specified grant priority leas consortia leas receive grant program preceding fiscal year establishes subpart family engagement education programs title iii authorizes secretary award grants statewide organizations establish statewide family_engagement_centers provide comprehensive training technical assistance states lea schools organizations support family engagement education requires grantees use grant serve leas schools community based organizations serve high concentrations disadvantaged students grant establish expand technical assistance evidence based parent education programs directs secretary interior establish enter agreements local indian nonprofit parent organizations establish operate family_engagement_centers establishes local academic flexible grant title iii secretary allots funds states state activities include developing administering state educational assessments standards competitive grants leas community based organizations businesses improve student academic achievement student support programs competitive matching grants nongovernmental entities improve academic achievement allots grants states based proportion school improvement funds awarded states title esea requires grant funded student support programs focus supplemental student support activities summer school activities tutoring expanded learning time activities designed support students academic subject specific programs adjunct teacher programs extended learning time programs parent engagement requires states reserve grant competitive grants leas community based organizations businesses grant competitive matching grants nongovernmental entities title iii impact aid sec repeals title 21st century schools amended student success act introduced february replaces impact aid program currently title viii esea impact aid program compensates leas financial burden federal activities affecting areas amends impact aid program alter methods considerations determining leas eligible impact aid payments formulae determining amounts owed sec updates formula determining payments leas federal ownership property jurisdiction taxed allows use original records records records secretary determines reliable calculating value federal property alters formula determining payments leas federal ownership property appropriations fiscal year insufficient provide compensation sets initial payment formula payment fy2006 sec alters formula determining payments leas eligible federally connected children includes federally connected children average daily attendance enrolled pursuant state open enrollment policy excludes children engaged distance education program lea residing outside lea area extends fiscal years timeline lea count children relocated base housing authorized department_of_defense dod housing renovations alters eligibility requirements heavily impacted leas serve high percentages military native american federally connected children deems lea heavily impacted currently students federally connected meets specified pupil expenditure requirements based state average expenditures national average expenditures tax rate average tax rate general_fund purposes comparable leas state sec makes heavily impacted leas eligible impact aid construction payments makes leas eligible payments federally connected children eligible emergency school repair modernization grants property area exempt state local taxation federal law sec requires secretary complete impact aid payments eligible leas fiscal years appropriation title troops teachers program sec transfers responsibility operation administration troops teachers program currently title esea department_of_education department_of_defense dod amends program troops teachers program provides veterans teacher certification stipends exchange years service elementary secondary school authorizes secretary defense provide counseling referral services members armed_forces eligible participate program title repeal sec repeals title flexibility accountability esea title homeless education sec amends mckinney-vento homeless assistance_act program grants states subgrants local educational agencies leas education homeless youth includes amendments require student centered factors considered lea places homeless youth school require schools enroll homeless youth immediately despite missed application enrollment deadlines protect privacy information homeless youth living situation focus identification homeless youth requires states develop implement professional development programs lea personnel liaisons homeless youth assist identifying homeless youth satisfying needs requires lea liaisons ensure school personnel providing services homeless youth receive professional development support unaccompanied youth enrolled school opportunities meet state academic standards students held informed status independent students financial aid purposes requires states coordinator education homeless_children youths inform homeless youth parents guardians duties lea liaisons annually publish updated list liaisons sec allows leas use subgrant funds activities designed increase meaningful involvement parents guardians education homeless youth address particular needs homeless youth arise parental mental health substance abuse problems sec directs secretary provide support technical assistance states areas barriers free appropriate public education persist sec authorizes appropriations program fy2013 increases matching inflation rate fy2014-fy2018


Summary: Project Ready STEM Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1964 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to national intermediaries and, through them, subgrants to their community-based affiliates to operate after school, summer, and weekend programs that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Defines a "national intermediary" as a national private nonprofit organization that has: (1) a network comprising community-based affiliates in at least 50 urban communities, (2) expertise in overseeing programs to help middle and secondary school students succeed, and (3) operated in at least 25 states continuously for at least 20 years. Requires the STEM programs to primarily serve students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM field careers, and include project-based learning opportunities and individualized instruction. Directs each subgrantee to collaborate with an institution of higher education in providing such services. Requires grantees to direct at least: (1) 50% of their grant to community-based affiliates that are successfully operating STEM programs so that they can expand them to reach more students traditionally underrepresented in STEM field careers, and (2) 25% of their grant to the development of STEM programs by community-based affiliates not currently operating any.

project ready stem act_-_amends elementary secondary education act authorize secretary education award grants national intermediaries subgrants community based affiliates operate school summer weekend programs focus science technology engineering math stem education defines national intermediary national private nonprofit organization network comprising community based affiliates urban communities expertise overseeing programs help middle secondary school students succeed operated states continuously years requires stem programs primarily serve students traditionally underrepresented stem field careers include project based learning opportunities individualized instruction directs subgrantee collaborate institution higher education providing services requires grantees direct grant community based affiliates successfully operating stem programs expand reach students traditionally underrepresented stem field careers grant development stem programs community based affiliates currently operating


Summary: STEM Education Opportunity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) individual taxpayers a deduction from gross income for STEM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) higher education expenses; and (2) a business-related tax credit for contributions of STEM property (e.g., computer equipment and software, microscopes, and lab equipment), services, and training made to an elementary or secondary school to promote education in the biological sciences, mathematics, earth and physical sciences, computer and information science, engineering, geosciences, and social and behavioral sciences. Defines "STEM higher education expenses" to include any expenses incurred by an individual attending an institution of higher education who is majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit to Congress a report detailing: (1) the efficacy of this Act in increasing higher education enrollment in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology; and (2) any effect this Act has had on the price of higher education tuition in such fields.

stem education opportunity act amends_the_internal_revenue_code allow individual taxpayers deduction gross income stem science technology engineering mathematics higher education expenses business related tax credit contributions stem property computer equipment software lab equipment services training elementary secondary school promote education biological sciences mathematics earth physical sciences computer information science engineering geosciences social behavioral sciences defines stem higher education expenses include expenses incurred individual attending institution higher education science technology engineering mathematics requires comptroller_general gao submit congress report detailing efficacy act increasing higher education enrollment fields mathematics science engineering technology effect act price higher education tuition fields


Summary: Instructional Leadership Act of 2012 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states, local educational agencies (LEAs), nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, or partnerships or consortia which include at least one of those entities to develop and implement innovative programs and sites to train school principals in instructional leadership skills. Requires the Secretary to award additional competitive grants to states or partnerships or consortia which include states for pilot programs that evaluate and promote the incorporation of instructional leadership standards into state principal certification or licensure. Directs the Secretary to establish a definition of "an effective principal" that is based on reports from this Act's grantees and emphasizes instructional leadership standards. Requires the Secretary to award competitive grants to states and high-need LEAs or partnerships between such LEAs and certain educational entities to develop state-of-the-art principal induction programs that provide new principals a minimum of three years of extensive, high-quality, comprehensive induction into the field of school administration.

instructional leadership act amends elementary secondary education act direct secretary education award competitive grants states local educational agencies leas nonprofit organizations institutions higher education partnerships consortia include entities develop implement innovative_programs sites train school principals instructional leadership skills requires secretary award additional competitive grants states partnerships consortia include states pilot programs evaluate promote incorporation instructional leadership standards state principal certification licensure directs secretary establish definition effective principal based reports act grantees emphasizes instructional leadership standards requires secretary award competitive grants states high need leas partnerships leas certain educational entities develop state art principal induction programs provide new principals minimum years extensive high quality comprehensive induction field school administration


Summary: Constitution and Citizenship Day Act of 2012 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a Constitution Day Grant Program awarding competitive grants to local educational agencies and charter schools to commemorate, and enhance educational programs that teach students about, the U.S. Constitution and their state constitution. Requires such program to occur annually on Constitution Day, September 17, or the following Monday if that day falls on a weekend, and give students the ability to register to vote.

constitution citizenship day act amends elementary secondary education act direct secretary education establish constitution day grant program awarding competitive grants local educational agencies charter schools commemorate enhance educational programs teach students constitution state constitution requires program occur annually constitution day september following monday day falls weekend students ability register vote


Summary: STEM Network Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award matching grants to state-based STEM networks or similar organizations to increase elementary and secondary school students' achievement in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, particularly in rural and low-income schools. Includes among grant uses: testing, sharing, and scaling up STEM education research, promising practices, and exemplary programs; identifying state STEM education weaknesses and prioritizing strategies to address them; implementing rigorous common STEM education content standards; developing and implementing innovative STEM assessments; promoting and developing pre- and in-service STEM teacher training; developing STEM career pathways and workforce education and training programs that reflect 21st century workforce needs; and facilitating the implementation of extended STEM learning times on school sites. Requires grantees to conduct periodic independent evaluations of their effectiveness in accomplishing those activities. Prohibits the Secretary from: (1) endorsing or approving any STEM curriculum designed for use in an elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education; or (2) requiring a state, local educational agency, or school to adopt a specific STEM program or instructional materials.

stem network act_-_authorizes secretary education award matching grants state based stem networks similar organizations increase elementary secondary school students achievement stem science technology engineering mathematics disciplines particularly rural low income schools includes grant uses testing sharing scaling stem education research promising practices exemplary programs identifying state stem education weaknesses prioritizing strategies address implementing rigorous common stem education content standards developing implementing innovative stem assessments promoting developing pre- service stem teacher training developing stem career pathways workforce education training programs reflect 21st century workforce needs facilitating implementation extended stem learning times school sites requires grantees conduct periodic independent evaluations effectiveness accomplishing activities prohibits secretary approving stem curriculum designed use elementary school secondary school institution higher education requiring state local educational agency school adopt specific stem program instructional materials


Summary: Measuring and Evaluating Trends for Reliability, Integrity, and Continued Success (METRICS) Act or METRICS Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states, high-need local educational agencies (LEAs), or consortia of high-need LEAs that partner with external entities to improve access to, and the sharing and use of, education data to improve student outcomes. Requires states to use such grants to: (1) implement aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems; (2) define policies and procedures for the collection of, access to, and use of education data; (3) protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student and educator data; (4) link education data with workforce data; (5) match teachers with teacher preparation and certification information; (6) standardize education data through the use of openly developed common education data standards; and (7) meet federal reporting requirements. Requires high-need LEAs to use such grants to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to: (1) provide interested parties and the public with access to student education data in a manner that ensures its integrity and respects student and educator privacy; (2) improve the ability of school leaders to use student data to improve schools and classroom instruction; and (3) improve the ability of teachers effectively to use student data through on-going, sustainable, and high-quality training. Defines "aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems" as statewide data systems that house and link the longitudinal data of individual students, including their early childhood, elementary and secondary school, postsecondary education, and workforce data. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out specified national activities to improve the collection, quality, and use of education data. Directs the Secretary to make publicly available, within one year of this Act's enactment, a comprehensive and searchable description of all Department of Education reporting requirements that apply to states, LEAs, or schools.

measuring evaluating trends reliability integrity continued success metrics act metrics act_-_directs secretary education award competitive grants states high need local educational agencies leas consortia high need leas partner external entities improve access sharing use education data improve student outcomes requires states use grants implement aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems define policies procedures collection access use education data protect privacy security confidentiality student educator data link education data workforce data match teachers teacher preparation certification information standardize education data use openly developed common education data standards meet federal reporting requirements requires high need leas use grants develop implement comprehensive plan provide interested parties public access student education data manner ensures integrity respects student educator privacy improve ability school leaders use student data improve schools classroom instruction improve ability teachers effectively use student data going sustainable high quality training defines aligned statewide education longitudinal data systems statewide data systems house link longitudinal data individual students including early childhood elementary secondary school postsecondary education workforce data authorizes secretary carry specified national activities improve collection quality use education data directs secretary publicly available year act enactment comprehensive searchable description department_of_education reporting requirements apply states leas schools