White House Releases Fact Sheet on Chronic Absenteeism
USED & White House
May 20, 2024
The White House released a fact sheet following a summit this week highlighting ways for State and local leaders to reduce chronic absenteeism.  The fact sheet highlights action the U.S. Department of Education has already taken, as well as...
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Letter from Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Schott re: ARP Administrative Funds Waivers
Policy
Apr 26, 2024
Dear Colleague,   On behalf of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, thank you for your continued efforts to effectively and urgently invest American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds to accelerate academic recovery and achievement and su...
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U.S. Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Regulations, Providing Vital Protections Against Sex Discrimination
USED & White House
Apr 19, 2024
Department Advances Educational Equity and Opportunity For more than 50 years, Title IX has paved the way for tremendous strides in access to education for millions of students across the country. Every student deserves educational opportu...
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OMB Announces New Final UGG
USED & White House
Apr 09, 2024
In an event Thursday, the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revealed its new final regulations for grants management, known as the “Uniform Grants Guidance” or UGG.  In remarks, OMB officials discussed the overhaul a...
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The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) Announces M. Edward Cheeks, Ph.D. as Incoming CEO
Projects & Events
Apr 01, 2024
Dr. M. Edward Cheeks will assume the role of CEO on April 1, 2024. His most recent position was as the Chief Programs Officer for NAESPA, where he led and coordinated committee goals and strategies in alignment with the association’s strate...
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Dear Colleague Suggests Targeting Chronic Absenteeism
Legislation
Mar 26, 2024
A Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education asked States to take action in targeting chronic absenteeism.  The letter notes that the number of students missing at least 10 percent of school days – about 18 days in a year –...
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ED OIG Launches FraudGram Newsletter
USED & White House
Mar 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General (ED OIG) announced the release of the first issue of its FraudGram newsletter.  FraudGram will provide recent investigative cases, notices on known scams and how to avoid them, ...
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President Releases FY 2025 Budget Proposal
USED & White House
Mar 15, 2024
President Biden sent his FY 2025 spending proposal to Congress this week, kickstarting debate on federal funding for the year that starts October 1.  The proposal includes small increases in certain programs, but overall attempts to stay wi...
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