Here’s a quick look at the news from last week ( February 11 – 15) in Washington. HOUSE The House Education & the Workforce Committee held a subcommittee hearing on Thursday titled “Raising the Bar: How Education Innovation Can Improve Student Achievement.” Witnesses were Jim Shelton, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement at the Department of Education, John Bailey, Executive Director […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week ( February 4 – 8) in Washington. REMINDER Comments are due by Tuesday, February 12 on the Department of Education’s December Federal Register notice on “Direct Grant Programs and Definitions that Apply to Department Regulations” which would amend the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). HOUSE  The House Committee on […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (January 28 –  February 1) in Washington. HOUSE  The House Committee on Education & the Workforce will hold a full committee hearing on Tuesday, February 5 titled “Challenges and Opportunities Facing America’s Schools and Workplaces.” Witnesses include Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (January 21 –  January 25) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The National Center for Education Statistics released a new report on high school graduation rates, which shows that high school graduation rates are at their highest level since 1974. During the 2009-2010 school year, 78.2% of students nationwide graduated on […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (January 14 –  January 18) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION President Obama released a number of proposals and recommendations for reducing gun violence, some of which include school safety measures, and expanded mental health services in schools. Many of the proposals will require congressional approval, but there are […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (January 7 –  January 11) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION President Obama will give his State of the Union address to Congress on February 12, 2013. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced that she will resign from the Administration. The U.S. Department of Education rejected California’s request […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (December 31 –  January 4) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The U.S. Department of Education released new proposed rules governing the implementation of Department grant programs as part of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). The proposed rule allows the Department to receive more information from grantees on […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (December 10 – 14) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The U.S. Department of Education announced 16 winners for the $400 million Race to the Top-District competition. The 16 winners represent 55 school districts across 11 states and D.C. and include three charter school organizations. The results of […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (December 3 – 7) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The U.S. Department of Education announced that five more states will receive Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge grants. Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wisconsin will receive a portion of the $133 million fund. HOUSE and SENATE […]