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Press Releases
07/31/2009 - CEC Joins CCD in Applauding U.S. Decision to Sign Treaty on Disability Rights
06/05/2009 - CEC to Brief Congress on Restraint and Seclusion Procedures
05/19/2009 - Restraint and Seclusion Should Be Used in Emergencies Only, Special Educators Say
02/17/2009 - President Signs Legislation to Double IDEA Funding
01/06/2009 - Kathleen Puckett Named CEC President

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Statistics and Studies

The Condition of Education 2007
The recently released Condition of Education 2007 gives mixed reviews of student achievement in the U.S. The report shows that high school students in the United States are outperformed by those from Asian and some European countries on international assessments of mathematics and science.

Funds for Education Research Lacking
Education research receives limited funding.

Study Synthesis Shows Gains and Problem Areas for Students with Disabilities
A synthesis of national longitudinal studies summarizes what school is like for students with disabilities and their families. The report, National Longitudinal Transition Study-2: A Synthesis of Three NLTS2 Reports on Going to School, Youth Achievements, and Services and Supports,” presents areas of growth and weakness.

The Condition of Education 2006
The recently released Condition of Education 2006 gives mixed reviews of student achievement in the U.S. The report shows that high school students in the United States are outperformed by those from Asian and some European countries on international assessments of mathematics and science.


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