A new mentoring program is being planned that will match Department employees with local high school students. The Department also matches up to 4 hours of leave time per month for employees who want to help out in a local school. The center will focus on improving educational programs for adults who lack solid reading and math skills, as well as adults who do not speak English or do not have a high school diploma. Learn about provisions affecting that fund in an online seminar August 26 through September 27. Online registration began August 19.
Registration is free, but the number of participants is limited.
Subject to changes based on public comment, a final notice announcing the competition will be published this fall, at which time the application package will also be available. Winnick was chosen in a competition that involved over 700 nominations. Comments on the draft Guidance must be received on or before September 30, 1996. For further information, see the request for comments in the August 16 Federal Register. With them, schools can reach out to all families and help involve them in their children's education.