Tag Archives: Funding
Race to the Top for Districts: Four Alternative Funding Strategies
January 29, 2013Nearly 1,200 school districts participated in the Race to the Top for Districts competition across 371 applications. But with only 16 applicants winning the coveted award, most are left with outstanding plans that are unfunded. Please join us on Tuesday, … Continue reading
Race to the Top for Districts: Project Planning Conversation-Starters
September 6, 2012Nearly 900 school districts have submitted their intent to apply for the new Race to the Top for Districts grant, but only 15-25 will be awarded. With applications due October 30, all prospective applicants should be well into the project … Continue reading
Race to the Top for Districts Grant: Where to Start?
August 29, 2012Tips on getting a head start in the Race to the Top for Districts Grant This week, applicants across the country have contacted Pearson’s Grants Team with questions on how to apply for the new Race to the Top grant … Continue reading
Tips for Writing the Race to the Top for Districts Grant
August 21, 2012
A new federal grant competition has districts buzzing this fall. The “Race to the Top-District” grant will award 15-25 applicants that have an innovative vision for personalized learning environments. Awards will range between $5 million and $40 million, depending on … Continue reading
How ESEA waiver will affect Title I funding
May 17, 2012
If your state has submitted an application for an ESEA waiver, did you know that will affect your Title I funding? See the map below for which states have been approved for ESEA waivers. Here’s a quick overview of how … Continue reading
The Higher Education Blues
March 29, 2012
I’ve got some good news, and some bad news. The good news? A report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) shows that state and local funding for higher education held steady for 2011. The bad news? The … Continue reading
2012-2013 federal education budget
December 22, 2011Congress has finalized the federal education budget for the 2012-13 school year. With all the rhetoric about cutting federal spending, I expected deep cuts across the board. But education actually came out fairly well. Programs receiving increases: Title I +$60M … Continue reading
Funding drama ahead
November 11, 2011Back in August, the issue of raising the debt ceiling was all over the headlines. But public interest has been diverted to new scandals, government upheavals across the globe, and juicy celebrity gossip. In two weeks, you will see this … Continue reading
6 States awarded Striving Readers grants
September 7, 2011The Department of Education has awarded six states the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy grant: Georgia, $25,650,000 Louisiana, $28,500,000 Montana, $7,600,000 Nevada, $14,250,000 Pennsylvania, $38,000,000 Texas, $66,500,000 Each awarded state will hold a grant competition among school districts and early childhood … Continue reading
Striving Readers
June 21, 2011Have you heard about the Striving Readers grant? This grant has not received as much attention as Race to the Top or Investing in Innovation, but it’s worth a second look. Here’s what you need to know: First, this is … Continue reading