Special Features and Updates
Senate, White House Fail to Follow House Lead on Jobs Bill
Washington, Feb. 5 — The Senate and the White House do not appear inclined to follow the House lead on a jobs package to shore up state and local government budgets — including education spending — preferring instead to rely on a mix of tax credits and targeted initiatives to spark hiring and investment as the 2009 stimulus package winds down.
Funds Aim to Spark Changes in School Leadership
Grants are available to recruit and train principals under a new $11 million program announced by the U.S. Department of Education.
Tool Released to Help States and LEAs Implement SIG Models
Washington, Feb. 1 — States and local school districts now have a handy tool to help them implement the revamped $3.5 billion Title I School Improvement Grant (SIG) program.
ED Incorporates Legislative Amendments Into SIG Requirements
Washington, Jan. 27 — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) last week amended the final requirements for the $3.5 billion Title I School Improvement Grant (SIG) program to incorporate recent legislative changes.
Interim Final Requirements for School Improvement Grants
School Improvement Grants; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA); Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as Amended (ESEA): Interim Regulations. See more school improvement documents on the Laws/Regulations page under "Guidance" and School Improvement Grants.
