Stimulus

Education news, analysis, and opinion about fiscal policies aimed at improving the economy in a recession and their impact on schools.

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Federal States Get Breather on ARRA Reporting
The Department of Education extended the deadline for collecting and reporting data on the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund.
Michele McNeil, October 4, 2011
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Education Funding Bill Comes Due on Race to Top's Varied Goals
Ambitious student-achievement targets turn up the heat, as winners of the $4 billion federal grant effort push to deliver.
Michele McNeil, September 28, 2011
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11 min read
Education Funding Ed. Dept. Gives States More Time for Stimulus Reporting
States will get an extra 15 months to implement the most challenging parts of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund requirements, which include collecting higher-education data.
Michele McNeil, September 26, 2011
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Education Funding Handicappers Busy on New Race to Top
Unlike the first two rounds of the competition, there will be no outside judges—this time, it's up to the Education Department to pick, which means there are clear favorites.
Michele McNeil, September 20, 2011
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1 min read
President Barack Obama talks about the American Jobs Act on Sept. 13 at the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio. The president toured a modernized classroom in the basement of the Civil War-era building, on a campus that was part of a five-year renovation that supported 250 jobs.
President Barack Obama talks about the American Jobs Act on Sept. 13 at the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio. The president toured a modernized classroom in the basement of the Civil War-era building, on a campus that was part of a five-year renovation that supported 250 jobs.
Tony Dejak/AP
Federal Education Impact of Jobs Bill Under Debate
Analysts and educators take a hard look at President Obama's plan to spend $60 billion to secure education jobs and infrastructure.
Alyson Klein, September 19, 2011
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Education Funding News in Brief 587 Grant Applicants Vie for Smaller Round of i3 Cash
The program was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to find and scale-up the most promising education improvement ideas.
Michele McNeil, September 13, 2011
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Federal Calif. Forgoes Data Grant, Jeopardizes Other Stimulus Funds
By forgoing work on a data system for teacher information, California may be jeopardizing its nearly $6 billion State Fiscal Stabilization Fund grant.
Michele McNeil, August 9, 2011
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2 min read
Education Funding Study Questions Whether 'i3' Found Innovation
Winners in the $650 million federal innovation contest showed evidence of past success, an independent report says, but the list includes plenty of the "usual suspects."
Michele McNeil, July 25, 2011
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7 min read
Justin Quigley, 16, a junior at Pittsfield High School, in Pittsfield, N.H., observes a surgery at the Companion Animal Hospital, in Chichester, with Dr. Fiona Doody. He is shadowing veterinarians at the hospital as part of a regional program that seeks to extend students’ learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom.
Justin Quigley, 16, a junior at Pittsfield High School, in Pittsfield, N.H., observes a surgery at the Companion Animal Hospital, in Chichester, with Dr. Fiona Doody. He is shadowing veterinarians at the hospital as part of a regional program that seeks to extend students’ learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom.
Katie Barnes for Education Week
School & District Management New England Project Aims to Use 'i3' Aid for Innovative Learning Approaches
Student-created, teacher-guided learning experiences can take place beyond the traditional classroom setting.
July 12, 2011
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8 min read
Education Funding Calculating the Savings From Ending Last-in, First-Out
A pair of authors examined Washington state data on teacher layoffs and found that districts wouldn't have to give nearly as many teachers the boot, if they did not protect jobs based on seniority.
Sean Cavanagh, July 12, 2011
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Special Education End to One-Time Aid May Squeeze Special Ed. Budgets
Federal funding to help states avoid layoffs helped shore up special education, but the money is coming to an end.
June 27, 2011
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6 min read
Education Funding Perry vs. Obama in 2012 Would Offer Plenty of Intrigue
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he's considering a bid for the White House. The Republican's candidacy would almost certain underscore stark contrasts between him and President Obama on the federal role in education.
Sean Cavanagh, May 31, 2011
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4 min read
School & District Management States: Stimulus Aid Sparked Progress on Goals
States made use of ARRA funds to boost school data systems and make improvements in other areas, a first round of reports say.
Michele McNeil, May 24, 2011
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Reading specialist Catherine DeFelice helps Tyrell Pope, 17, write his portfolio research paper in an English class at Delcastle Technical High School in Wilmington, Del., where federal Race to the Top money is being put to use at the school level.
Reading specialist Catherine DeFelice helps Tyrell Pope, 17, write his portfolio research paper in an English class at Delcastle Technical High School in Wilmington, Del., where federal Race to the Top money is being put to use at the school level.
Emily Varisco for Education Week
Education Funding Delaware Pushes to Meet Race to Top Promises
The scramble is on to meet ambitious goals as Race to the Top implementation ramps up.
Michele McNeil, May 24, 2011
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8 min read
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