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Competitive Grants Update: Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation

ctb.com — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

In November, the U.S. Department of Education announced that seven states, scoring high in the second round of the Race to the Top competitive grant program, but not high enough to win, applied for a third round of funding. Also in November, the department selected 23 finalists for the Investing in Innovation grant program.

Forty States Say They Will Apply for NCLB Waivers and ESEA Reauthorization Heats Up in Congress

ctb.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A majority of states say they plan to seek newly offered flexibility from the U.S. Department of Education under the No Child Left Behind Act. In addition, things are heating up in Congress with the introduction in the Senate of an 860 page plan to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and do away with Adequate Yearly Progress.

Federal Funding to Support Adult Education

ctb.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Preparing students of all ages to be successful in the 21st century workplace is a goal of the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Labor, and educators everywhere. This is especially true for the growing number of adult students and trainees in adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and federal job training programs. Whether you want to add an adult basic program to your district or school, or would like a refresher on funding support for adult education, learn more here.

Grants Update: What's Available for K–12 Public/Private Schools and Adult Education

ctb.com — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Grants Update: What's Available for K–12 Public/Private Schools and Adult Education

New ESEA/NCLB Waivers

ctb.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration has announced a new ESEA flexibility program that will allow states to request relief, or waivers, from certain accountability requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), currently known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). How will this program impact schools and districts?

Grants and Resources for English Language Learning Programs

ctb.com — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

According to data from states, there are over 5 million English language learners in U.S. schools today, or 9.5 percent of the total estimated 55.8 million Pre-K–12 students. Over the last 10 years, the number of English learners in the U.S. has increased by over 50 percent. Of all English language learners, 80 percent report Spanish as their native language. Are you developing or expanding a school or district program for your English learners? Do you have the funding and resources you need?

Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge Grant

ctb.com — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

At the end of May, the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services announced a $500 million early learning grant funded through the Race to the Top program. The new competitive grant encourages states to develop comprehensive plans for raising the quality of early learning programs across the nation. The grant also has implications for school districts that have Pre-K programs or partner with early learning agencies in their communities or state.

New Investing in Innovation (i3) Grants

ctb.com — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Education created and funded the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant program at $650 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Now there is a new grant round to support "innovative approaches" to boost student achievement

Final Countdown for Spending ARRA Money

ctb.com — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (known as ARRA or stimulus money) must be obligated by September 30 and spent by December 30, 2011. The U.S. Department of Education reports that significant amounts of ARRA Title I Education Financial Incentive Grants (EFIG) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds are still available for states and districts to spend.

On-Demand Webinar: May 2011 Grants Funding Update

ctb.com — Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

On-Demand Webinar: May 2011 Grants Funding Update