On Tuesday, Congress passed legislation providing $26 billion in new education and Medicare aid to the states. The $10 billion in education funding included in
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Connecticut Denied Race to the Top Grant
Despite the passage of educational reforms intended to bolster Connecticut’s Race to the Top application, Connecticut was not among the 19 finalists for the federal…
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Second Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Connecticut’s NCLB Lawsuit
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of the State of Connecticut’s lawsuit concerning the NCLB statute. The State filed the lawsuit,…
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“EduJobs” Bill at Crossroads
A controversial bill that would provide $23 billion in federal funding to preserve teaching jobs has lost momentum, but, according to proponents, still may be…
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Connecticut Files Phase II Race to the Top Application
Connecticut has filed its application for Phase II federal “Race to the Top” funding. In its application, Connecticut seeks $175 million in federal funds. The…
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Many Districts Face Shortage of Funds in 2010-2011
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The New York Times recently reported on several studies describing how various states throughout the country have allocated federal stimulus funds. Last year, Congress included…
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Obama Administration Outlines Proposal to Revise “No Child Left Behind”
The Obama Administration has provided a first look at the revisions that it is proposing for No Child Left Behind. According to a report in…
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Stimulus Package Spending Documented; Funding Cliff Feared
The U.S. Department of Education has released its first round of reporting regarding the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”), commonly known…
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First Accounting of Stimulus Package’s Impact Published
According to reporting completed by Connecticut school districts, funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”), commonly known as “The Stimulus Package,” saved or…
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Project Opening Doors Award Upheld
Project Opening Doors (“POD”) is a new program offered on a nation-wide basis through the National Math and Science Initiative (“NMSI”). POD is designed to…
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