Current Spotlights
ESEA Reauthorization Hearings Cover a Range of Critical Topics
During a three-month period from March through May 2010, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) conducted a series of eight hearings and roundtable discussions to explore specific topics related to the reauthorization of ESEA. Visit the ESEA Reauthorization Hearings page, as it provides links where you can watch recordings of the hearings, as well as links to Key Remarks documents for each hearing, which highlight particular quotes from each speaker.
Phase 1 Race To The Top Finalists Announced
On March 4, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education announced 16 finalists competing in the first-round funding for Race To The Top. The 16 states will now be required to present their comprehensive plans to a review panel. View the official press release from the U.S. Department of Education and learn more about the selected states and the process.
Race to the Top Team from Ohio Heading to Washington, D.C.
In the next few weeks, a team from the Ohio Department of Education will be heading to Washington, D.C., to make a presentation regarding their comprehensive plans for Race to the Top. Ohio was one of 16 states announced as finalists from the 40 states that submitted proposals for the Phase 1 funding. On Thursday, March 4, 2010, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Deborah Delisle made a joint statement: “This is an exciting day for education in Ohio. The Race to the Top process has been and will continue to be extremely competitive, but Ohio crafted a strong application of which we can all be proud." View the complete press release and statement on the Ohio Department of Education website.
i3 Grant Applications Now Available
On March 8, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education released a statement announcing that the grant application process for the Investing in Innovation (i3) funds is now open. The $650 million dollar fund, which is a part of the $5 billion dollar American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, was created to support innovative research-based programs that are designed to help close the achievement gap. View the official press release on the U.S. Department of Education’s web page, which also includes a link to the grant application process.
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