Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: January 22

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 […]

Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: January 7, 2013

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 […]

Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: November 19

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (November 12 -16) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The U.S. Department of Education announced that it has received 371 applications, representing more than 1,100 school districts, for the Race to the Top-District competition. There is $400 million available for this competition, and awards will be announced by […]

Penn Hill Group’s Washington Wrap-Up: October 22

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (October 15-19) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Department of Education announced the approval of Idaho’s application for an ESEA waiver. In total, thirty-four states and D.C. have been granted ESEA waivers, 10 states have outstanding requests for waivers, and 6 states have not yet requested a waiver. PRESIDENTIAL […]