Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (October 31 – November 4) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION Secretary Duncan announced the NAEP Reading and Math 2011 Results. The reading scores were generally flat, and the math scores were marginally better. Education & Workforce Committee Ranking Member Miller (D-CA) used the results as a basis for […]
In a recent article examining the future of the Senate’s bid to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Education Week quoted Penn Hill Group Principal Vic Klatt: Some political analysts see the potential for the ESEA legislation to hit President Barack Obama’s desk before December 2012. “There are not huge policy differences on the […]
Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (October 24-28) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Department of Education issued several Federal Register notices this week: (1) Negotiated rulemaking on Title II of HEA and TEACH Grants. The Negotiated Rulemaking notice calls for nominations for the negotiating committee, establishes a schedule for meetings, and identifies key […]
Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (October 17-21) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Administration’s National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) that advises Secretary Duncan on accreditation issues will be publishing its higher education reauthorization recommendations in the Congressional Record in the near future. Melody Barnes, the President’s Domestic Policy […]
Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (October 10-14) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION Secretary Duncan released a statement supporting the Senate draft ESEA reauthorization bill: “A bipartisan bill will not have everything that everyone wants, but it must build on our common interests: high standards; flexibility for states, school districts and schools; and […]
Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (October 3-7) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Administration released a broad plan focused on teacher preparation programs. Part of this plan includes negotiated rulemaking on the current federal teacher preparation reporting requirements to focus on a few key outcome measures, such as student growth of program graduates […]
Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (September 26-30) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION There continues to be a great deal of discussion regarding the Administration’s waiver proposals, and we expect further clarification through a FAQ document in the next few weeks. On September 23, the Education Department extended the deadline for collecting and […]
In a recent article in Roll Call titled “Some Lobbyists Buck the Odds in 2011,” Penn Hill Group was named one of the top new lobbying firms in 2011. The article says that although revenue has dropped in federal lobbying in recent quarters, some firms are still finding ways to increase their business, including some new organizations. In […]
Penn Hill Group Principal Vic Klatt and Executive Vice President Alex Nock were quoted in a September 14 Education Week article titled, “GOP Senators Introduce Own ESEA Renewal Bills.” “Alex Nock, who until recently served as a top aide for Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., the ranking member of the House education committee, sees a lot […]
Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (September 12-16) in Washington. HOUSE The House charter school bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support of 365 to 54 on Tuesday. The House Education Committee held a hearing to “examine the Federal role in public school accountability” on September 14. State and local education officials […]