Here is a quick look at the news from last week (January 2 – 6) in Washington. HOUSE The House Education Committee Republicans released discussion drafts of their final two ESEA bills: The Student Success Act “supports State and local accountability for public education and informs parents of their schools’ performance.” Text of the bill Summary from the […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (December 12-16) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Department of Education has begun the process of contacting primary participants and alternates for the Negotiated Rulemaking panels for Title II/Teach Grant and Title IV, and are expected to announce the participants soon. The Administration announced that nine states will […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (December 5-9) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Department of Education is expected to announce the Negotiated Rulemaking participants for both the Title II/Teach Grant and Title IV panels as early as this week. On December 14-16 the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (F.R. […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (November 28 – December 2) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Administration has stepped up their public discussion of the issue of college costs with Secretary Duncan making a speech at the FSA conference touting the Administration’s accomplishments on making college more affordable or providing additional student aid. The […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (November 14-18) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION On November 14, 11 States (Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Tennessee) applied to the U.S. Department of Education to receive ESEA waivers.  On Friday the Department announced the 21 peer reviewers. The Department of Education […]

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (November 7-10) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Administration announced the winners of this year’s Investing in Innovation (i3) grant competition. The full list is here. Monday, November 14 is the deadline for the first round of ESEA waiver request applications to be submitted by states to the Education Department.  11 states have indicated that they will apply in […]

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 […]

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 […]