The 2012 Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Competition

Posted on June 14, 2012March 5, 2014 by coreeducation

The U.S. Department of Education announced the final application period for the $285 million Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) 2012 competition. This round of the competition includes a new focus on supporting district-wide evaluation systems that reward success, offer greater professional opportunities, and drive decision-making on recruitment, development, and retention of effective teachers and principals. The Read more about The 2012 Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Competition[…]

Waivers: Round Two Approvals

Posted on June 6, 2012September 12, 2020 by coreeducation

The Obama administration approved eight additional states for flexibility from key provisions of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in exchange for state-developed plans to prepare all students for college and career, focus aid on the neediest students, and support effective teaching and leadership. The announcement brings the number of states with waivers to 19. Eighteen Read more about Waivers: Round Two Approvals[…]

District-Level Race to the Top to Focus on the Classroom, Provide Tools to Enhance Learning and Serve the Needs of Every Student

Posted on May 29, 2012February 5, 2013 by coreeducation

The U.S. Department of Education has released proposed criteria for the 2012 Race to the Top program – a nearly $400 million competition that invites school districts to create plans for individualized classroom instruction aimed at closing achievement gaps and preparing each student for college and career. “Today, we’re taking the next step forward. We’re Read more about District-Level Race to the Top to Focus on the Classroom, Provide Tools to Enhance Learning and Serve the Needs of Every Student[…]

States Get Feedback on Waiver Applications

Posted on May 17, 2012September 12, 2020 by coreeducation

The second round of waiver applicants, 26 states plus the District of Columbia, have received feedback from the Department of Education on their requests. Education Week examined 22 of the 27 letters sent to applicants, and found some common areas of concern: Almost every state needs to do a better job of explaining how they Read more about States Get Feedback on Waiver Applications[…]

Fishman Prize Winners Announced

Posted on May 2, 2012May 2, 2012 by coreeducation

TNTP has announced the first-ever winners of their Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice. This prize was created to recognize excellent teachers across the country and because “we believe our best teachers deserve far more attention for their hard work, dedication, and extraordinary outcomes with students.” The winners will each receive $25,000 – one of Read more about Fishman Prize Winners Announced[…]

2012 Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge

Posted on April 17, 2012 by coreeducation

The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced yesterday that $133 million from the 2012 Race to the Top fund will be available for continued investments in state-level, comprehensive early education reform. The Departments intend to fund down the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 slate and invite the next five Read more about 2012 Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge[…]

US Department of Education Releases Draft TIF Regulations

Posted on April 11, 2012 by coreeducation

Districts and states planning to apply for Teacher Incentive Fund Round 4 (TIF4) funding need to take steps to engage teachers and administrators, their Boards of Education, and the public in planning for applications. The TIF 4 draft regulations place emphasis on the core elements of both performance- based compensation and human capital management systems. Read more about US Department of Education Releases Draft TIF Regulations[…]

DOE Announces Applications for Scale-Up and Validation i3 Grants

Posted on April 3, 2012April 6, 2012 by coreeducation

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released the 2012 notice inviting applications for new “Scale-up” and “Validation” grants available through the Investing in Innovation (i3) fund. “This next round of i3 projects will build on the fund’s growing portfolio of promising education programs that help close achievement gaps, personalize learning, and accelerate student achievement,” Read more about DOE Announces Applications for Scale-Up and Validation i3 Grants[…]

SEED Grant Winners Announced

Posted on March 13, 2012April 25, 2012 by coreeducation

On March 7, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the award of nearly $24.6 million for three grants to improve student achievement by increasing the effectiveness of teachers and principals. Funded under the Supporting Effective Educators Development (SEED) program, projects are awarded to the National Writing Project, New Teacher Center, and Teach for America. The Read more about SEED Grant Winners Announced[…]

New Round of i3 Announced

Posted on February 29, 2012April 28, 2012 by coreeducation

The US Department of Education has announced the third round of Investing in Innovation (i3) grants. This is a competitive grant program designed for local education agencies, groups of schools and non-profits that are seeking funds to improve student results through innovative practices. The grant competition has been structured slightly differently this round than previously. Read more about New Round of i3 Announced[…]

Learning Forward Foundation Scholarships and Grants

Posted on February 26, 2012April 25, 2012 by coreeducation

The Learning Forward Foundation, formerly the National Staff Development Council, is accepting applications for grants and scholarships in several key areas: 1. Learning Forward Affiliate Grant: This award is intended to provide a Learning Forward affiliate organization to further their local work. Funds will allow the organization to create or expand their outreach. Awards are Read more about Learning Forward Foundation Scholarships and Grants[…]

Fate of Hawaii’s RTT Grant Remains Uncertain

Posted on February 6, 2012April 25, 2012 by coreeducation

In the latest installment of the back-and-forth of Hawaii’s struggle to uphold its Race to the Top promises, members of the Hawaii State Teachers Association have rejected a contract that included a provision for a performance-based compensation system—one of the measures Hawaii promised to take under the grant. Had the contract been approved, a labor Read more about Fate of Hawaii’s RTT Grant Remains Uncertain[…]

RTT Winners Struggle to Meet Commitments

Posted on January 19, 2012April 25, 2012 by coreeducation

The US Department of Education recently released progress reports on the 12 Race to the Top winners, outlining their successes and failures in upholding the commitments they made in their grant proposals. So where do the winners now stand? Delaware: ($120 million) Delaware had to delay rolling out their teacher-evaluation system for one year and Read more about RTT Winners Struggle to Meet Commitments[…]

Education and the FY 2012 Budget

Posted on January 3, 2012April 25, 2012 by coreeducation

The final budget for the Department of Education was finalized late last month, which will take the agency through September 30, 2012. Overall, the Department’s funding was cut by about $153 million over last fiscal year (total funding $71.3 billion), but President Obama was able to fend off the complete annihilation of programs such as Read more about Education and the FY 2012 Budget[…]

TNTP Launches the Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice

Posted on January 2, 2012April 25, 2012 by coreeducation

TNTP, formerly The New Teacher Project, has launched a new prestigious award called the Fishman Prize. The $25,000 award will be bestowed annually to a select group of public school teachers and will give them the opportunity to complete a summer fellowship with TNTP. The prize will be awarded to no more than five teachers Read more about TNTP Launches the Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice[…]

2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge!

Posted on November 30, 2011April 25, 2012 by coreeducation

The National STEM Video Game Challenge is a competition aiming to stimulate STEM learning by “embracing the popular students’ pastime of playing and making video games.” The competition is sponsored by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and E-Line Media. There are several categories, broken down by school level: middle school, high school, Read more about 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge![…]