GREAT Teachers and Principals Act

FY15 appropriations to NASA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437; S. Rept. 113-181) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY15 appropriations to Dept. of Education for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: The Higher Education Afforability Act (Senate) and Student Services Act (H.R. 5). S. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students; H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion. S. 2164 "Tyler Clemente Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014; college completion initiatives including credit for life experience, transfer credit acceptance, and common course numbers; S. 546 Smarter Borrowing Act; financial literacy initiatives; H.R. 4982 "Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act;" H.R. 4983 "Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act;" H.R. 4984 "Empowering Students through Financial Aid Counseling Aid Act;" promotion of online and competency based learning; rural education support; "The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act." Campus Accountability and Safety Act (H.R. 5354, S. 2692) re addressing and preventing sexual assault on campus. H.J. Res 124 - Continuing Appropriation Resolution, 2014, Public Law No: 113-164.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

School reform: ESEA reauthorization (H.R. 5, S. 1094, S. 1101), Title I, Accelerated Learning Act (S. 1082), Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R. 2902), Fast Track to College Act (H.R. 551), Graduation Promise Act (S. 940), Secondary School Re-entry Act (no bill #), STEM Master Teachers Corps Act (S. 358), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 2316/S. 708), DIPLOMA Act (H.R. 2237), and Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act (S. 833)School reform (cont.): Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act (H.R. 2268), Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (H.R. 1845/S. 870), Reengaging Americans in Serious Education by Uniting Programs Act (S. 1117), Supporting Community Schools Act (S. 844), Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act (H.R. 1875), CAP and GOWN Act (no bill #), Family Engagement in Education Act (H.R. 2662/S. 1291), and Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act (H.R. 3738) Literacy: Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act (H.R. 2706/S. 758), Higher Education Act (no bill #), Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program School leadership: School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (H.R. 1736/S. 840), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (H.R. 2196/S. 1052), Instructional Leadership Act (H.R. 1514), Great Teaching and Leading for Great Schools Act (H.R. 4269), Higher Education Affordability Act (no bill #), School Leadership program, National Principals Month resolutions (H. Res. 353/S. Res. 260), and National Assistant Principals Week resolution (S. Res 405) Educator quality: Educator Preparation Reform Act (H.R. 2172/S. 1062), Effective Teaching and Leading Act (H.R. 2173/S. 1063), Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act (H.R. 1911), highly qualified teacher requirements, ESEA flexibility waivers, and 50-state teacher equity strategy School safety: Mental Health in Schools Act (H.R. 628/S. 195), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 3532/S. 1546), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1199/S. 403), School Safety Enhancements Act (H.R. 1470/S. 146), Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893), and gun violence prevention recommendations Education technology: Transforming Education Through Technology Act (H.R. 521), Enhancing Education Through Technology Act (S. 1087), Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectED initiative, ConnectEDucators initiative, E-Rate program Special education: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (no bill #) School construction: Rebuilding America's Schools Act (H.R. 1629) Rural education: Office of Rural Education Policy Act (S. 1096) Student discrimination: Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 1652/S. 1088) Career and technical education: BUILD Career and Technical Education Act (S. 1293) and Carl D. Perkins CTE program School vouchers: Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education (CHOICE) Act (S. 1909/H.R. 4773) and Scholarship for Kids Act (H.R. 4000/S. 1968) Common Core State Standards, ESEA flexibility waivers, high-stakes testing, graduation rates, school turnaround, growth models, multiple measures of student performance, multi-tier system of supports, response to intervention, Race to the Top for districts, parent trigger and empowerment laws, Civil Rights Data Collection, and Title IX

Program Integrity Rules on proposed distance learning/authorization and gainful employment, comments on; H.R. 2196, The GREAT Act, opposition to; H.R. 2172 and 2. 1062, The Educator Preparation Reform Act, seek co-sponsors; College Affordability & Transparency Center, comments on UW-EC calculator; H. Res. 614, urge co-sponsorship; HEA Reauthorization, including Perkins Loan program and sunset extension, utlization of Prior-Prior Year, support of, H.R. 3136, Competency-Based Education, support of,Postsecondary Institution Ratings System, opposition to, Experimental Sites, support for, adjustments to Title IV requirements to allow for competency-based education (UW Flexible Option), H.R. 4983, Transparency In Higher Education Act, support for, H.R. 4984, Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling, support for.

Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R.1334) Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2013 (S.1086) Educator Preparation Reform Act (S.1062/H.R.2172) Supporting Community Schools Act of 2013 (S.844)Great Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052/H.R.2196) Diploma Act (H.R.2237) Strong Start for Americas Children Act (S.2452/S.1697/H.R. 3461) Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act (H.R. 4172) Core Opportunity Resources for Equity and Excellence Act of 2014 (S.2557/H.R. 5001) Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803) Continuum of Learning Act (H.R. 791)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY15 appropriations to NASA (H.R. 4660: H. Rept. 113-448; S. 2437; S. Rept. 113-181) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY15 appropriations to Dept. of Education for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: The Higher Education Affordability Act (Senate) and Student Services Act (H.R. 5). S. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students; H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion. S. 2164 "Tyler Clemente Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014; college completion initiatives including credit for life experience, transfer credit acceptance, and common course numbers; S. 546 Smarter Borrowing Act; financial literacy initiatives; H.R. 4982 "Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act;" H.R. 4983 "Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act;" H.R. 4984 "Empowering Students through Financial Aid Counseling Aid Act;" promotion of online and competency based learning; rural education support; "The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency Act."

School reform: ESEA reauthorization (H.R. 5, S. 1094, S. 1101), Title I, Accelerated Learning Act (S. 1082), Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R. 2902), Fast Track to College Act (H.R. 551), Graduation Promise Act (S. 940), Secondary School Re-entry Act (no bill #), STEM Master Teachers Corps Act (S. 358), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 2316/S. 708), DIPLOMA Act (H.R. 2237), and Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act (S. 833)School reform (cont.): Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act (H.R. 2268), Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (H.R. 1845/S. 870), Reengaging Americans in Serious Education by Uniting Programs Act (S. 1117), Supporting Community Schools Act (S. 844), Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act (H.R. 1875), CAP and GOWN Act (no bill #), Family Engagement in Education Act (H.R. 2662/S. 1291), and Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act (H.R. 3738) Literacy: Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act (H.R. 2706/S. 758), Higher Education Act (no bill #), Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program School leadership: School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (H.R. 1736/S. 840), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (H.R. 2196/S. 1052), Instructional Leadership Act (H.R. 1514), Great Teaching and Leading for Great Schools Act (H.R. 4269), School Leadership program, National Principals Month resolutions (H. Res. 353/S. Res. 260), and National Assistant Principals Week resolution (S. Res 405) Educator quality: Educator Preparation Reform Act (H.R. 2172/S. 1062), Effective Teaching and Leading Act (H.R. 2173/S. 1063), Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act (H.R. 1911), highly qualified teacher requirements, ESEA flexibility waivers, and 50-state teacher equity strategy School safety: Mental Health in Schools Act (H.R. 628/S. 195), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 3532/S. 1546), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1199/S. 403), School Safety Enhancements Act (H.R. 1470/S. 146), Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893), and gun violence prevention recommendations Education technology: Transforming Education Through Technology Act (H.R. 521), Enhancing Education Through Technology Act (S. 1087), Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectED initiative, ConnectEDucators initiative, E-Rate program Special education: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (no bill #) School construction: Rebuilding America's Schools Act (H.R. 1629) Rural education: Office of Rural Education Policy Act (S. 1096) Student discrimination: Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 1652/S. 1088) Career and technical education: BUILD Career and Technical Education Act (S. 1293) and Carl D. Perkins CTE program School vouchers: Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education (CHOICE) Act (S. 1909) and Scholarship for Kids Act (H.R. 4000/S. 1968) Common Core State Standards, ESEA flexibility waivers, high-stakes testing, graduation rates, school turnaround, growth models, multiple measures of student performance, multi-tier system of supports, response to intervention, Race to the Top for districts, parent trigger and empowerment laws, and Civil Rights Data Collection

Continuum of Learning Act (H.R.791) Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R.1334) Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2013 (S.1086) Educator Preparation Reform Act (S.1062/H.R.2172)Supporting Community Schools Act of 2013 (S.844) Great Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052/H.R.2196) Diploma Act (H.R.2237) Strong Start for Americas Children Act (S.1697/HR3461) Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act (HR4172) Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (HR4302)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY14 appropriations to NASA (H. 2787, S. 1329) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S. 1284) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE.Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subjects. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion. FY15 appropriations for the above subjects; S.2164 "Tyler Clemente Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2014; college completion initiatives including credit for life experience, transfer credit acceptance, and common course numbers; S. 546 Smarter Borrowing Act; financial literacy initiatives.

Continuum of Learning Act (H.R.791) Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R.1334) Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2013 (S.1086) Educator Preparation Reform Act (S.1062/H.R.2172)School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (S.840/H.R.1736) Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 (S.1094) Supporting Community Schools Act of 2013 (S.844) Great Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052/H.R.2196) Diploma Act (H.R.2237) Raise-Up Act (S. 1117) Child Care Infant Mortality Prevention Act of 2013 (S.1494) Strong Start for Americas Children Act (S.1697/H.R. 3461) Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R.2775)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

School reform: ESEA reauthorization (H.R. 5, S. 1094, S. 1101), Title I, Accelerated Learning Act (S. 1082), Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R. 2902), Fast Track to College Act (H.R. 551), Graduation Promise Act (S. 940), Secondary School Re-entry Act (no bill #), STEM Master Teachers Corps Act (S. 358), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 2316/S. 708), DIPLOMA Act (H.R. 2237), and Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act (S. 833)School reform (cont.): Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act (H.R. 2268), Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (H.R. 1845/S. 870), Reengaging Americans in Serious Education by Uniting Programs Act (S. 1117), Supporting Community Schools Act (S. 844), Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act (H.R. 1875), CAP and GOWN Act (no bill #), Family Engagement in Education Act (H.R. 2662/S. 1291), and Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act (H.R. 3738) Literacy: Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act (H.R. 2706/S. 758) and Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program School leadership: School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (H.R. 1736/S. 840), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (H.R. 2196/S. 1052), Instructional Leadership Act (H.R. 1514), School Leadership program, and National Principals Month resolutions (H. Res. 353/S. Res. 260) Educator quality: Educator Preparation Reform Act (H.R. 2172/S. 1062), Effective Teaching and Leading Act (H.R. 2173/S. 1063), Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act (H.R. 1911) and highly qualified teacher requirements School safety: Mental Health in Schools Act (H.R. 628/S. 195), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 3532/S. 1546), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1199/S. 403), School Safety Enhancements Act (H.R. 1470/S. 146), Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893), and gun violence prevention recommendations Education technology: Transforming Education Through Technology Act (H.R. 521), Enhancing Education Through Technology Act (S. 1087), Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectED initiative, and E-Rate program Special education: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (no bill #) School construction: Rebuilding America's Schools Act (H.R. 1629) Rural education: Office of Rural Education Policy Act (S. 1096) Student discrimination: Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 1652/S. 1088) Career and technical education: BUILD Career and Technical Education Act (S. 1293) and Carl D. Perkins CTE program Common Core State Standards, ESEA flexibility waivers, high-stakes testing, graduation rates, school turnaround, growth models, multiple measures of student performance, multi-tier system of supports, response to intervention, Race to the Top for districts, parent trigger and empowerment laws, and Civil Rights Data Collection

Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Educator preparation issues). Reauthorization of Title II Higher Education Act (Educator preparation issues). The Educator Preparation Reform Act, S. 1062/H.R.2172 Equal Access to Quality Education Act, H.R. 1334Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) Act (not yet introduced in 113th Congress) School Principal Recruitment and Training Act, S. 840/H.R.1736 Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act or GREAT Teachers and Principals Act S. 1052/H.R.2196 STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2013, S. 358 STEM Education issues related to Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and Higher Education Act Department of Education regulations for Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), gainful employment, definition of a credit hour, and state authorization regulations. U.S. Department of Educations Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to prepare proposed regulations under Title II and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Amending definition of "highly qualified teacher" in Elementary and Secondary Education Act The Student Success Act, H.R. 5 House Democratic Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 5 (not introduced; offered at markup) Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1094 Every Child Ready for College or Career Act, S. 1101 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States, H.J.RES.1 A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending, S. 788 The Full Faith and Credit and Credit Act, H.R. 807 Supporting Teachers and Enhancing Manufacturing (STEM) Jobs Act of 2013, H.R. 3243 Issues related to modernizing the E-Rate program for schools and libraries (WC Docket No. 13184) Issues related to the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (Doc ID number ED-2013-ICCD-0079) Issues related to the Highly Qualified Teachers data collection (Docket ID number ED-2013-ICCD-0121) Strong Start for Americas Children Act, H.R. 3461/S. 1697 Parent Education and Family Engagement in Early Education Act, S. 1674 Early Childhood Care and Education Workforce Improvement Act, S. 1673

FY14 appropriations to NASA (H. 2787, S. 1329) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S. 1284) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE.Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subjects. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368); FY14 Continuing Resolution (through January 15, 2014) H.R. 2775. President's college rating proposals on affordability and completion.

H.R. 1911, the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act - provisions related to student loan interest ratesH.R. 2637, the Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act provisions related to reducing the regulatory burden on institutions of higher education H.R. 2196/S. 1052, the Great Teachers and Principals Act - provisions related to creating new teacher preparation academies H.R. xxxx, the Education Sciences Research Act issues around the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences. Issues related to accreditation, student financial aid, consumer disclosure, state authorization, Clery Act, affordability, accountability, gainful employment and other issues related to the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Issues related to the National Endowment for the Humanities and their impact on communities General issues around the administrations proposed STEM reorganization and consolidation proposal General issues related to international education General issues related to the DOD MOU with universities

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1911, the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act - provisions related to student loan interest ratesH.R. 2637, the Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act provisions related to reducing the regulatory burden on institutions of higher education H.R. 2196/S. 1052, the Great Teachers and Principals Act - provisions related to creating new teacher preparation academies H.R. xxxx, the Education Sciences Research Act issues around the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences. Issues related to accreditation, student financial aid, consumer disclosure, state authorization, Clery Act, affordability, accountability, gainful employment and other issues related to the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Issues related to the National Endowment for the Humanities and their impact on communities General issues around the administrations proposed STEM reorganization and consolidation proposal General issues related to international education General issues related to the DOD MOU with universities

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1911, the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act - provisions related to student loan interest ratesH.R. 2637, the Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act provisions related to reducing the regulatory burden on institutions of higher education H.R. 2196/S. 1052, the Great Teachers and Principals Act - provisions related to creating new teacher preparation academies H.R. xxxx, the Education Sciences Research Act issues around the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences. Issues related to accreditation, student financial aid, consumer disclosure, state authorization, Clery Act, affordability, accountability, gainful employment and other issues related to the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Issues related to the National Endowment for the Humanities and their impact on communities General issues around the administrations proposed STEM reorganization and consolidation proposal General issues related to international education General issues related to the DOD MOU with universities

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Educator preparation issues). Reauthorization of Title II Higher Education Act (Educator preparation issues). The Educator Preparation Reform Act, S. 1062/H.R.2172 Equal Access to Quality Education Act, H.R. 1334Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) Act (not yet introduced in 113th Congress) School Principal Recruitment and Training Act, S. 840/H.R.1736 Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act or GREAT Teachers and Principals Act S. 1052/H.R.2196 STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2013, S. 358 STEM Education issues related to Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and Higher Education Act Department of Education regulations for Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), gainful employment, definition of a credit hour, and state authorization regulations. U.S. Department of Educations Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to prepare proposed regulations under Title II and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Amending definition of "highly qualified teacher" in Elementary and Secondary Education Act The Student Success Act, H.R. 5 House Democratic Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 5 (not introduced; offered at markup) Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1094 Every Child Ready for College or Career Act, S. 1101 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States, H.J.RES.1 A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending, S. 788 The Full Faith and Credit and Credit Act, H.R. 807 Supporting Teachers and Enhancing Manufacturing (STEM) Jobs Act of 2013, H.R. 3243 Issues related to modernizing the E-Rate program for schools and libraries (WC Docket No. 13184) Issues related to the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (Doc ID number ED-2013-ICCD-0079) Issues related to the Highly Qualified Teachers data collection (Docket ID number ED-2013-ICCD-0121)

School reform: ESEA reauthorization (H.R. 5, S. 1094, S. 1101), Title I, Accelerated Learning Act (S. 1082), Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R. 2902), Fast Track to College Act (H.R. 551), Graduation Promise Act (S. 940), Secondary School Re-entry Act (no bill #), STEM Master Teachers Corps Act (S. 358), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 2316/S. 708), DIPLOMA Act (H.R. 2237), and Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act (S. 833)School reform (cont.): Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act (H.R. 2268), Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (H.R. 1845/S. 870), Reengaging Americans in Serious Education by Uniting Programs Act (S. 1117), Supporting Community Schools Act (S. 844), Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act (H.R. 1875), CAP and GOWN Act (no bill #), and Family Engagement in Education Act (H.R. 2662/S. 1291) Literacy: Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act (H.R. 2706/S. 758) and Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program School leadership: School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (H.R. 1736/S. 840), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (H.R. 2196/S. 1052), Instructional Leadership Act (H.R. 1514), School Leadership program, and National Principals Month resolutions (H. Res. 353/S. Res. 260) Educator quality: Educator Preparation Reform Act (H.R. 2172/S. 1062), Effective Teaching and Leading Act (H.R. 2173/S. 1063), Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act (H.R. 1911) and highly qualified teacher requirements School safety: Mental Health in Schools Act (H.R. 628/S. 195), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S. 1546), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1199/S. 403), School Safety Enhancements Act (H.R. 1470/S. 146), Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689), Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893), and gun violence prevention recommendations Education technology: Transforming Education Through Technology Act (H.R. 521), Enhancing Education Through Technology Act (S. 1087), Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectED initiative, and E-Rate program Special education: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (no bill #) School construction: Rebuilding America's Schools Act (H.R. 1629) Rural education: Office of Rural Education Policy Act (S. 1096) Student discrimination: Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 1652/S. 1088) Common Core State Standards, ESEA flexibility waivers, high-stakes testing, graduation rates, school turnaround, growth models, multiple measures of student performance, career and technical education, multi-tier system of supports, response to intervention, Race to the Top for districts, parent trigger and empowerment laws, and Civil Rights Data Collection

Continuum of Learning Act (H.R.791) Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R.1334) Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2013 (S.1086) Educator Preparation Reform Act (S.1062/H.R.2172)School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (S.840/H.R.1736) Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 (S.1094) Supporting Community Schools Act of 2013 (S.844) Great Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052/H.R.2196) Diploma Act (H.R.2237) Student Success Act (H.R.5) Raise-Up Act (S. 1117) Child Care Infant Mortality Prevention Act of 2013 (S.1494)

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY14 appropriations to NASA (H. 2787, S. 1329) for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S. 1284) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE.Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and principals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subjects. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education: The Improving Post-Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949). S. 1062 Education Preparation programs and Assessment; reading recovery program support; college scorecards, evaluation and ranking of teacher education programs, proposals to tie title IV aid to completion rates of Pell students, FY14 Continuing Appropriations (H.J.Res. 59 and H.Res. 368).

Prepare All Kids Act S.502/HR1368 Pre-K Act S519/HR1041 Continuum of Learning Act HR791 Equal Access to Quality Education Act HR1334Ready to Learn Act (S.322) Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2013 (S.1086) Educator Preparation Reform Act (S.1062/H.R.2172) School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (S.840/H.R.1736) Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 (S.1094) Supporting Community Schools Act of 2013 (S.844) Great Teachers and Principals Act (S.1052/H.R.2196) Diploma Act (H.R.2237) Student Success Act (H.R.5) Raise-Up Act (S. 1117)

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2196/S 1052, GREAT Teachers and Principals Act, provisions related to teacher education. HR 2172/S 1062, Educator Preparation Reform Act, provisions related to teacher education.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Educator preparation issues). Reauthorization of Title II Higher Education Act (Educator preparation issues). The Educator Preparation Reform Act, S. 1062/H.R.2172 Equal Access to Quality Education Act, H.R. 1334Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) Act (not yet introduced in 113th Congress) School Principal Recruitment and Training Act, S. 840/H.R.1736 Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act or GREAT Teachers and Principals Act S. 1052/H.R.2196 STEM Master Teacher Corps Act of 2013, S. 358 STEM Education issues related to Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and Higher Education Act Department of Education regulations for Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), gainful employment, definition of a credit hour, and state authorization regulations. U.S. Department of Educations Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to prepare proposed regulations under Title II and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Amending definition of "highly qualified teacher" in Elementary and Secondary Education Act The Student Success Act, H.R. 5 House Democratic Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 5 (not introduced; offered at markup) Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013, S. 1094 Every Child Ready for College or Career Act, S. 1101 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States, H.J.RES.1 A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending, S. 788 The Full Faith and Credit and Credit Act, H.R. 807

Client expense: $11,672 · Firm income: Not reported

School reform: ESEA reauthorization (H.R. 5, S. 1094, S. 1101), Title I, Accelerated Learning Act (S. 1082), Equal Access to Quality Education Act (H.R. 2902), Fast Track to College Act (H.R. 551), Graduation Promise Act (S. 940), Secondary School Re-entry Act (no bill #), STEM Master Teachers Corps Act (S. 358), Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 2316/S. 708), DIPLOMA Act (H.R. 2237), and Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act (S. 833)School reform (cont.): Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act (H.R. 2268), Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (H.R. 1845/S. 870), Reengaging Americans in Serious Education by Uniting Programs Act (S. 1117), and Supporting Community Schools Act (S. 844) Literacy: Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act (H.R. 2706/S. 758) and Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program School leadership: School Principal Recruitment and Training Act (H.R. 1736/S. 840), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (H.R. 2196/S. 1052), Instructional Leadership Act (H.R. 1514), and School Leadership program Educator quality: Educator Preparation Reform Act (H.R. 2172/S. 1062), Effective Teaching and Leading Act (H.R. 2173/S. 1063), and highly qualified teacher requirements School safety: Mental Health in Schools Act (H.R. 628/S. 195), Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (no bill #), Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1199/S. 403), School Safety Enhancements Act (H.R. 1470/S. 146), Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689), and gun violence prevention recommendations Education technology: Transforming Education Through Technology Act (H.R. 521), Enhancing Education Through Technology Act (S. 1087, Enhancing Education through Technology program, ConnectED initiative, and E-Rate program Special education: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (no bill #) School construction: Rebuilding America's Schools Act (H.R. 1629) Rural education: Office of Rural Education Policy Act (S. 1096) Student discrimination: Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 1652/S. 1088) Common Core State Standards, ESEA flexibility waivers, high-stakes testing, graduation rates, school turnaround, growth models, multiple measures of student performance, career and technical education, multi-tier system of supports, response to intervention, and Race to the Top for districts

HR 1334 -- Equal Access to Quality Education Act S. 1052/HR 2196 -- Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 Sudent Success Act HR 5

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1334 -- Equal Access to Quality Education Act S. 1052/HR 2196 -- Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 Student Success Act HR 5

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY14 appropriations to NASA for funding to support early childhood math and science education programs and greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY14 appropriations to Dept. of Education for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to stateauthorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ["Strengthening America's Schools Act S. 1094"; "Student Success Act" H.R. 5]; math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs; increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs. Literacy Education, Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S. 1063 and H.R. 2173), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce; funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). Student loan interest rates (H.R. 11 "Smart Solutions Act," S. 1003 and S. 953); S. 689: Mental Health Awareness Act and H.R. 1854 - Program to increase school counselors; S. 915: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act - re transparency in reporting requirements. S. 1052 and H.R. 2196: GREAT Teachers and Principal Act - regarding establishment of academies to prepare teachers and pr incipals; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; Implications of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; Reading Recovery program support; TEACH Act; regulations for administration of student loans. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. FY14 Appropriations related to the above subject. S.F. 1156 Understanding the True Cost, College Act re elements of financial aid forms; S. 1086 Child Care State Grant Reauthorization re inclusion of indoor and outdoor educational environments; federal reporting requirements for higher education/(The Improving Post Secondary Data for Students Act (H.R. 1949).