/title-i Title I en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜą·ÂŰĚł Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 An attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:59:30 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 The president requested increases to Title I and IDEA, and funding to expand preschool access in his 2025 budget proposal. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:19:27 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 Tennessee lawmakers have established a task force to review federal education funding, risking money for low-income schools and special ed. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:11:08 GMT /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 /policy-politics/schools-need-billions-more-to-make-up-for-lost-learning-time-researchers-argue/2022/10 The projected price tag far exceeds ESSER aid already provided to help students recover from the pandemic. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:01:25 GMT /policy-politics/schools-need-billions-more-to-make-up-for-lost-learning-time-researchers-argue/2022/10 /policy-politics/this-superintendents-tiny-rural-district-got-no-covid-aid-heres-why-that-hurts/2022/09 The aid formula left Long Lake, N.Y., out of the mix. The superintendent worries that could happen for other kinds of aid in the future. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:18:52 GMT /policy-politics/this-superintendents-tiny-rural-district-got-no-covid-aid-heres-why-that-hurts/2022/09 /policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 Districts haven't gotten the help they need and expect on infrastructure, high-need students, special education, school meals, and more. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:02:05 GMT /policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 /policy-politics/biden-budget-seeks-big-funding-increases-for-high-need-schools-student-mental-health/2022/03 The president's new budget proposal comes just weeks after he signed into law a spending plan that fell short of last year's ambitious plan. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:11:20 GMT /policy-politics/biden-budget-seeks-big-funding-increases-for-high-need-schools-student-mental-health/2022/03 /leadership/nonprofit-serving-schools-in-need-gets-surprise-133-5-million-gift-from-mackenzie-scott/2022/02 The donation puts Communities in Schools on a path to expand wraparound health and social services to more Title I schools nationwide. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:41:37 GMT /leadership/nonprofit-serving-schools-in-need-gets-surprise-133-5-million-gift-from-mackenzie-scott/2022/02 /leadership/some-school-districts-are-feeling-covid-19-stimulus-envy/2021/07 Thousands of districts got little to nothing from recent federal stimulus aid, surfacing longstanding tensions over inadequate school funding. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:55:43 GMT /leadership/some-school-districts-are-feeling-covid-19-stimulus-envy/2021/07 /policy-politics/house-democrats-pitch-massive-funding-increase-in-latest-education-spending-bill/2021/07 The proposal would more than double aid to Title I programs for low-income students and aims to help schools address fallout from COVID-19. Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:21:45 GMT /policy-politics/house-democrats-pitch-massive-funding-increase-in-latest-education-spending-bill/2021/07 /policy-politics/there-are-big-funding-gaps-affecting-high-poverty-schools-can-biden-close-them/2021/06 Hurdles lie ahead for a $20 billion bid to create "Title I equity grants" to address long-standing funding inequities. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:03:54 GMT /policy-politics/there-are-big-funding-gaps-affecting-high-poverty-schools-can-biden-close-them/2021/06 /policy-politics/bidens-k-12-budget-seeks-20-billion-for-state-incentives-to-address-funding-inequity/2021/05 The "equity grants" are part of a huge spending plan that would also boost priorities like community schools, counselors, and school nurses. Fri, 28 May 2021 21:31:52 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-k-12-budget-seeks-20-billion-for-state-incentives-to-address-funding-inequity/2021/05 /policy-politics/asked-about-race-biden-talked-record-players-heres-a-quick-primer-on-the-word-gap/2019/09 Former Vice President Joe Biden caused some eyebrow raising when, in answering a debate question about race, he mentioned record players and the number of words a young child hears at home. Here's some background on the word gap. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:25:14 GMT /policy-politics/asked-about-race-biden-talked-record-players-heres-a-quick-primer-on-the-word-gap/2019/09 /policy-politics/how-does-title-i-aid-stack-up-state-to-state/2019/04 The annual list of how much states get in the way of federal Title I funding is released by the Congressional Research Service. Wed, 01 May 2019 02:29:13 GMT /policy-politics/how-does-title-i-aid-stack-up-state-to-state/2019/04 /policy-politics/federal-education-aid-state-winners-losers/2018/12 Federal education funding is on the rise—but there are disparities in which states are reaping the most benefits. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 01:24:26 GMT /policy-politics/federal-education-aid-state-winners-losers/2018/12 /policy-politics/where-do-states-line-up-on-aid-for-title-i-title-ii/2018/05 The U.S. Department of Education has released state-by-state spending estimates for key programs based on the fiscal 2018 spending bill President Donald Trump signed last month. Wed, 02 May 2018 00:28:33 GMT /policy-politics/where-do-states-line-up-on-aid-for-title-i-title-ii/2018/05 /leadership/how-states-stack-up-on-federal-funding-for-teachers-low-income-students/2018/04 The U.S. Department of Education has released state-by-state spending estimates for key programs based on the fiscal 2018 spending bill President Donald Trump signed last month. See how your state stacks up on two notable programs. Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:43:16 GMT /leadership/how-states-stack-up-on-federal-funding-for-teachers-low-income-students/2018/04 /education/trump-education-department-will-reconsider-rules-for-title-i-charter-schools/2017/12 U.S. Secretary Betsy DeVos and her team will be taking a second look at regulations for the part of the Every Student Succeeds Act that deals with accountability, testing, standards, and more. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 22:19:53 GMT /education/trump-education-department-will-reconsider-rules-for-title-i-charter-schools/2017/12 /policy-politics/inside-essa-plans-what-are-states-doing-about-goals-and-timelines/2017/09 States' timelines under the Every Student Succeeds Act range from five to 15 years, and goals vary from modest annual improvements to 100 percent proficiency targets. Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:18:09 GMT /policy-politics/inside-essa-plans-what-are-states-doing-about-goals-and-timelines/2017/09 /policy-politics/states-adjust-course-on-school-turnaround-districts/2017/09 The new school year brings changes for states that are starting—or, in at least one case, dropping—state-directed efforts to improve some of their lowest-performing schools. Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:36:42 GMT /policy-politics/states-adjust-course-on-school-turnaround-districts/2017/09 /policy-politics/proposed-k-12-cuts-could-hit-charter-private-schools/2017/04 Programs to help improve teacher quality and boost after-school programs are on the Trump administration’s budget hit list and have a footprint beyond just traditional public schools. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:33:27 GMT /policy-politics/proposed-k-12-cuts-could-hit-charter-private-schools/2017/04 /policy-politics/ed-sec-john-b-king-my-successor-should-be-committed-to-kids-civil-rights/2016/11 U.S. Secetary of Education John King told reporters Thursday that he wants to ensure a smooth transition for the incoming Trump administration. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:30:44 GMT /policy-politics/ed-sec-john-b-king-my-successor-should-be-committed-to-kids-civil-rights/2016/11 /policy-politics/critics-pan-proposed-essa-spending-rules/2016/11 The U.S. Department of Education's proposed rules for how states and districts spend federal money for disadvantaged students under the Every Student Succeeds Act is under siege both by members of Congress and by state schools superintendents. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 02:23:27 GMT /policy-politics/critics-pan-proposed-essa-spending-rules/2016/11 /policy-politics/loosening-the-reins-on-federal-improvement-aid/2016/09 The Every Student Succeeds Act has state and local officials looking for creative ways to use federal funds to boost school improvement. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 01:30:41 GMT /policy-politics/loosening-the-reins-on-federal-improvement-aid/2016/09 /policy-politics/new-essa-spending-regulations-proposed/2016/09 The draft rules appear to give districts and states added flexibility in ensuring federal funds for low-income students don't replace state and local dollars. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:22:57 GMT /policy-politics/new-essa-spending-regulations-proposed/2016/09 /policy-politics/your-cheat-sheet-where-we-stand-as-new-draft-essa-funding-rules-approach/2016/07 The funding rule in question deals with the ESSA requirement that federal funding supplement, and not supplant, state and local funding. Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:02:13 GMT /policy-politics/your-cheat-sheet-where-we-stand-as-new-draft-essa-funding-rules-approach/2016/07 /policy-politics/opinion-four-ways-to-protect-vulnerable-students-under-essa/2016/07 The language of the Every Students Succeeds Act could shortchange students in Title I schools, writes Teach Plus Executive Vice President Alice Johnson Cain. Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:28:33 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-four-ways-to-protect-vulnerable-students-under-essa/2016/07 /policy-politics/senate-panel-oks-tiny-hikes-for-key-k-12-grants-300-million-for-essa-block-grant/2016/06 School districts and states wouldn't see big increases to special education aid or Title I funding for disadvantaged students under a spending bill approved Tuesday. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:35:21 GMT /policy-politics/senate-panel-oks-tiny-hikes-for-key-k-12-grants-300-million-for-essa-block-grant/2016/06