December 11, 2009 Few districts have tried to connect their systems to professional development, teacher promotion, and compensation.

December 16, 2009 Grant-competition rules that give states extra points for joining the common-standards push amount to federal intrusion, some argue on Capitol Hill.

December 15, 2009 "Plenty of money" will be left over after the first round of stimulus grants, Education Department officials tell states.

December 2, 2009 Researchers will study initiatives funded by the law’s $10 billion in competitive grant programs.

November 23, 2009 The guidelines for addressing low-performing schools allow states and districts to use a turnaround approach that many educators favor: providing professional development and coaching for a school’s current staff, and making changes to curriculum and instruction.