Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: June 4

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (May 28 – June 1) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Department of Education announced the approval of eight ESEA state waivers from the second round of waiver applications – Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Rhode Island. There are 18 additional waiver applications from […]

Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: May 29

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (May 21 – 25) in Washington. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced the members of his education policy advisory group this week. He also gave a speech outlining his education platform – the main points are summarized in this Ed Week article. ADMINISTRATION The Department of Education […]

Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: April 30

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (April 23 – 27) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION President Obama called on Congress in his weekly address, and during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s late night show, to prevent the student loan interest rate from doubling in July. He has threatened to veto the legislation proposed by House Republicans that passed […]

Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: April 23

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (April 16-20) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The U.S. Department of Education announced a blueprint for reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (details here). The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity approved its set of recommendations on accreditation last week with […]

Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: April 16

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (April 9-13) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION Last week the U.S. Department of Education held the third and final Negotiated Rulemaking meeting to discuss proposed rules related to teacher preparation programs and the TEACH Grant program. The Department and non-Federal negotiators were unable to reach consensus on the Department’s […]