Special Features and Updates
ED Issues Title I Guidance for “Ed Jobs” Compliance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2010 — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has issued new guidance to help school districts comply with Title I fiscal requirements in situations involving “Ed Jobs” funds. The guidance allows school districts considerable flexibility — as long as they provide a proper paper trail.
Unique Spreadsheet Analyzes 2009-10 Title I Monitoring Findings
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OMB Reverts to Original Position on Section 1512 Reporting
Unadvertised Change to Reporting on Sub-$25,000 Awards Affects Current Reporting Cycle
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 — In the second reversal in two weeks, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has revised its Sept. 24 guidance on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) reporting (see previous article, “More Last-Minute Changes to 1512 Reporting Requirements Aim to Boost Spending Transparency”).
More Last-Minute Changes to 1512 Reporting Requirements Aim to Boost Spending Transparency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 — The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last week released updated guidance on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) section 1512 reporting requirements, just days before the Oct. 1 kick-off of the current quarterly reporting period.
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down ED Regulation on Alternative Certification for Teachers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 — In a blow to alternative teacher certification programs like Teach for America, a federal appeals court struck down a U.S. Department of Education (ED) regulation allowing teachers in such programs to be considered “highly qualified” even if they are making no more than “satisfactory progress” toward certification.
