EdWeek Update: Stimulus Aid to Schools a Management Challenge

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	February 18, 2009
Schools and the Stimulus TOP For the latest developments on how the economic-stimulus package will affect school funding, visit our Schools and the Stimulus page. + Stimulus Aid to Schools a Management Challenge Federal officials will have to balance speed and accountability in dispersing billions of dollars in education assistance to states and districts. • Graphic: Slicing the Stimulus (Education Week) Commentary + Stimulating the Schools: A Plan for Federal Action "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act represents a historic investment in children’s futures that could eventually change the very future of this nation. This is an opportunity that cannot be squandered," write Pedro A. Noguera and Alan M. Blankstein. (Education Week) Check out Politics K-12 for the latest news and insight. Recent posts: • Miller: Stimulus Changes the Conversation on NCLB • Arne Duncan Explains It All ************************************************** Live Webinar Economic Stimulus & Powering Through the Recession When: Tues., March 10, 1 p.m. EST What will President Obama's stimulus package mean for K-12 budgets? How can you make best use of federal dollars to protect instruction and extend achievement amid cutbacks at the state and local levels? Join our expert panel of practitioners and policy analysts for this free live webinar on what’s coming down the pike and how to power your way through the recession. Register now. Sponsored by: See all edweek.org webinars. ************************************************** Forum Discussion Get Out Your Shovels Federal stimulus money is supposed to be for projects that will put money into the economy right away. What education programs are "shovel ready?" Join the discussion. Upcoming Live Chat TOP Sponsored by: Obama’s Education Plan When: Thurs., Feb. 19, 3 p.m. EST Where: http://www.edweek-chat.org With the new administration in Washington comes the prospect of new approaches to education policy and practice that would directly affect schools and districts at the local level. Get an advance look at how decisions on the No Child Left Behind law, Title I, and other key legislation by President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan may change the education landscape. Join us for a free live chat with federal policy experts. Submit questions in advance. See all edweek.org chats. More Top Stories TOP Find these and other stories on edweek.org. + Layoff Policies Said to Hurt Teacher Effectiveness With the poor economy endangering more novice teachers’ jobs, experts are questioning the costs of “last hired, first fired” policies. (Education Week) + Virtual Field Trips Open Doors for Multimedia Lessons Electronic visits grow as schools cut back on off-campus excursions to save money during tough economic times. (Education Week) + Spec. Ed. Advocates Making To-Do List for Duncan Regulations for young children and the use of restraints are top concerns. (Education Week) + Scores Found Unaffected by Teacher-Training Route Students with teachers from alternative programs perform no worse than those with teachers from traditional programs, a study finds. (Education Week) Featured Blog TOP Curriculum Matters A wide-ranging forum for discussing school curriculum across the subject areas. Recently: • Resource: Book on How to Read Maps • Gender Bias and Science See a full list of edweek.org blogs. Digital Directions Winter 2009 TOP The Winter 2009 issue of Education Week’s Digital Directions examines the confusion over how technology literacy should be measured. The issue also includes articles about how to build a better district Web site, the growing role of online testing, and the Obama administration’s ed-tech agenda. Grants Available TOP Browse our available grants to find financial assistance that could help your school or organization. And see our other listings for regular updates on grants awarded, honors, awards, and events.	Advertisement View All Top School Jobs + Principal, Bedford High School, Bedford, NH + Special Assistant for Charter Schools, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI + Supervisory Area Education Cheif, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Okinawa, Japan; Wiesbaden, Germany; Peachtree City, GA + Executive Management, multiple positions. Believe High Schools Network Inc., Brooklyn, NY Advertisement Daily News TOP Education Week's handpicked compilation of daily education news from around the country is updated daily by 11 a.m. Eastern time. 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