Federal

Nevada Faces Jan. Deadline for Education Funding

December 3, 2009, AP

Stimulus Aid’s State-Level Impact Seen Mixed

A new report finds that most states are struggling to carry out stimulus-related improvements to education, despite some progress. December 3, 2009

An Interview With Arne Duncan

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sat down with Education Week reporters on Nov. 30 for a wide-ranging interview. Carmel Martin, the assistant secretary for planning, evaluation, and policy development, also attended. December 2, 2009

Lure of 'Race to Top' Splits California Lawmakers

Some push policy changes to help secure up to $700 million in federal economic-stimulus cash, while others warn against hasty action. December 2, 2009

Tighter Oversight Promised on Stimulus' Jobs Impact

Obama administration officials concede reporting errors, but tell skeptics in Congress the program is creating and saving many jobs. December 1, 2009

News Briefs

Final Rules Set for School Turnaround Grants

States and districts must choose among four models to win aid aimed at fixing the lowest-performing schools. December 4, 2009

Early Childhood

One new report looks at early-childhood advisory councils in 19 states as required by Head Start and another researches New Mexico's prekindergarten program. December 1, 2009

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Miami Case on Cuba Book Dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court is staying out of a dispute in Miami between school officials and civil libertarians over a book about Cuba. December 1, 2009

Federal Civics Programs Under Fire

The U.S. Department of Education's inspector general has found widespread problems with two federally financed civics education programs. December 1, 2009

N.J. Boards Back Standards

The New Jersey School Boards Association will support the concept of national education standards. December 1, 2009

Library Group Balks at E-Rate Changes

The American Library Association says the cap on the federal E-rate program should be raised to meet the demand for universal high-speed connectivity to the Internet. December 1, 2009

More News Briefs

Federal Education Official Visits Hawaii Schools

December 1, 2009, AP

Duncan Aims to Make Incentives Key Element of ESEA

The education secretary wants a reauthorized law to reward high-performing schools, districts, and states. November 30, 2009

IES to Evaluate Programs Launched Under Stimulus

Researchers will study initiatives funded by the law’s $10 billion in competitive grant programs. November 30, 2009

Stimulus Rules on 'Turnarounds' Shift

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. Updated: December 1, 2009

Obama to Honor Young Inventors at Science Fair

November 23, 2009, AP

GAO Probes Access of Students With Disabilities to Sports

Ensuring that all students have access to physical education and sports may be the final frontier for inclusion, advocates say. November 23, 2009

Idaho Writing Application for Federal Grant Program

November 23, 2009, AP

Commentary

Racing to Aid Students Already at the Top

Focusing on failing students at the expense of the gifted and talented will ultimately result in long-term negative consequences for our nation, writes Ann Robinson. November 23, 2009

Study Finds NCLB Law Lifted Math Scores

Researchers found large gains in math scores for 4th graders and moderate ones for 8th graders, but no similar evidence for reading achievement. Updated: December 1, 2009

Sex Education Looms in Health-Care Overhaul

Updated: December 1, 2009

Lawmakers Send Few Minorities to U.S. Military Academies

November 20, 2009, AP

Tighter Tracking Vowed on Stimulus Jobs Impact

November 19, 2009

Changes Urged in Rules for Federal Innovation Aid

Updated: December 1, 2009

Students Sue Tenn. County

November 18, 2009, AP

N.J. Teen Barred From Abortion Protest Sues School

November 18, 2009, AP