White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Creates White House Initiative to Improve African American Education
What it does
Federal agencies must support a Department of Education-led Initiative and Advisory Commission to improve educational outcomes for African Americans.
Real-world impact
- Establishes a Department-based Initiative and Commission focused on African American student success.
- Requires periodic reports and recommendations to the President on education strategies.
- Asks federal agencies to share information, adopt best practices, and detail staff.
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Summary
This order creates the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, housed in the Department of Education, and a President's Advisory Commission to advise on improving educational outcomes. The Initiative will promote best practices, encourage agency programs to serve African American students, and publish reports and recommendations.
Federal agencies are asked to support the Initiative, share information, and may detail staff to it. The goal is to boost kindergarten readiness, reduce dropouts, increase college access, and improve long-term economic opportunity for African Americans.
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