Ed. Dept. Outlines New Phase for 'RESPECT' Grant
The Education Department fleshes out its RESPECT program, and with funds in short supply, hopes districts will pick up the ball on their own. Read Full Post >
All Blog Posts With u.s. department of education Tag or Category
April 22, 2013
April 15, 2013
Former Federal Ed-Tech Director Moves to Digital Advocacy Organization
Karen Cator, the U.S. Department of Education's former ed-tech director, will join the organization Digital Promise, in a move announced at the ASU/GSV Advisors Education Innovation Summit. Read Full Post >
April 15, 2013
Former U.S. Ed-Tech Chief Karen Cator to Lead Digital Promise
The former Apple Inc. official plans to use her government and tech company experience to help bridge the public and private sectors. Read Full Post >
March 27, 2013
Fourth Round of Investing in Innovation Kicks Off With Pre-Screening
The deadline to submit a pre-application to the U.S. Department of Education for a $3 million i3 development award is April 26. Read Full Post >
March 17, 2013
Race to Top Winners Can Apply for Extra Year to Finish Work
The U.S. Department of Education will consider extending project deadlines for one year for Race to the Top winners that need more time. Read Full Post >
January 13, 2013
When Teachers Refuse to Give a High-Stakes Test
19 teachers from Garfield High School in Seattle refused to give a high stakes test. How do educators get policymakers to listen to their needs. Read Full Post >
December 21, 2012
Arne Duncan Calls for Tighter Gun Control In Wake of Newtown Shootings
In his first public appearance since the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan called on the nation to tighten gun control laws, improve access to mental health, and curb the glorification of violence in movies and video games. Read Full Post >
December 19, 2012
Race to the Top District Contest: Analyzing the Scores
In the Race to the Top district contest, a single point separated the winners from the losers—showing the power of a single peer reviewer. Read Full Post >
December 18, 2012
Latest i3 Winners Secure Matching Private-Sector Dollars
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that, collectively, the 20 Investing in Innovation winners secured $16 million from private donors. Read Full Post >
December 18, 2012
In Race to the Top District Competition, Implementation Begins
The 16 winners must now work with the U.S. Department of Education to write detailed plans that will turn their ideas into reality. Read Full Post >
