Students, teachers, administrators, community members, and policymakers are collectively responsible for ensuring that the literacy learning required to earn a living and lead a well-rounded life is available to all. To meet that responsibility, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) urges legislators to practice civil discourse by…

This compilation of seven briefs is intended to help citizens lobby United States senators, representatives, and their staff members on issues of importance to the Hispanic American community. Each brief synopsizes an issue, reviews current proposals for addressing the issue, and suggests the appropriate action that the member of congress should…

This hearing represented an important opportunity for subcommittee representatives to learn about the progress in implementation of systems that exist to help monitor international students attending post-secondary institutions in the United States, as well as to understand the challenges that remain. The purpose of the hearing, in particular, was…

The American Council on Education, its Commission on Governmental Relations, and the governmental relations staffs of other national education associations have prepared a legislative agenda. Items of concern to the higher education community are identified, areas of top priority are suggested, and specific action is recommended.…