This newsletter focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country, and is presented in an accessible format for everyone from elected official and policymakers to parents and community leaders. First, it talks about the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education. Second, it presents a report on a proposed economic stimulus bill that contains over $140 billion in education funding. Finally, it reports on governors' state of the state addresses focusing on their remarks around K-12 education.