Significant funds are being made available to aid a variety of education and education-related programs. Money is being directed to beef up educational technology, teacher professional development and school modernization, among other things.
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was enacted on February 17, with provisions for key investments in education that will help school districts avoid cuts in services; retain teachers and personnel; address school repairs and modernization; and, make further progress in data systems, teacher quality, and assessments for English language learners and students with disabilities.
Overall, the economic stimulus will provide $77 billion to states and school districts for a number of priorities that are paramount to the success of our nation’s students and to America’s competitiveness in the global economy.
Below are resources on implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
U.S. Department of Education Webinars for ARRA Compliance
The U.S. Department of Education will begin a series of web conferences this month to help grantees and sub-grantees manage reporting and compliance issues for funding received through the economic stimulus.
Funding Levels
How much money will the education community receive from the stimulus law? Here are resources on district, state and national funding levels.
Title I and IDEA Funding
Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on Title I and IDEA funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
State Stabilization Funding Resources
How much will states and school districts receive under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF)? Here are resources on estimated allocations and the Race to the Top Fund.
Here are a few websites with the latest economic stimulus information. Learn about federal contracts, grants and loans, funding notifications, see state-by-state subsidy maps and much more. Track where the money is being allocated and discover how you can pursue it.
Recovery.gov http://www.recovery.gov/
This government-run website, overseen by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, helps the public monitor the progress of the stimulus package.
Ed.gov http://www.ed.gov/
The U.S. Department of Education’s website follows policies on federal financial aid for education, and how these funds are distributed and monitored
