Race to the Top: Reform Efforts Are Under Way and Information Sharing Could Be Improved
Author: George A. Scott
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2011-06-30
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 1437988857
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Author: George A. Scott
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2011-06-30
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 1437988857
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-01-11
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781983719196
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRace to the Top: Reform Efforts Are Under Way and Information Sharing Could Be Improved
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 41
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: George A. Scott
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 46
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress required the U.S. Department of Education (Education) to make education reform grants to states. Education subsequently established the Race to the Top (RTT) grant fund and awarded almost $4 billion to 12 states related to developing effective teachers and leaders, improving the lowest-achieving schools, expanding student data systems, and enhancing standards and assessments. This report, prepared in response to a mandate in the act, addresses (1) actions states took to be competitive for RTT grants; (2) how grantees plan to use their grants and whether selected nongrantees have chosen to move forward with their reform plans; (3) what challenges, if any, have affected early implementation of states' reform efforts; and (4) Education's efforts to support and oversee states' use of RTT funds. GAO (Unites States Government Accountability Office) analyzed RTT applications for 20 states, interviewed state officials, visited 4 grantee states, analyzed states' planned uses of grant funds, and interviewed Education officials. GAO recommends that the Secretary of Education (1) facilitate information sharing among grantees on additional promising practices and (2) provide nongrantee states with related information. Education agreed with the first recommendation and partially agreed with the second; GAO modified that recommendation to clarify how Education can provide that information to nongrantee states. Appended are: (1) Scope and Methodology; (2) Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation Grant Funds; (3) Criteria Used to Guide the Selection of States to Receive RTT Grant Awards; (4) Comments from the U.S. Department of Education; and (5) GAO Contact and Staff Acknowledgments. (Contains 6 tables, 2 figures, and 25 footnotes.).
Author: Office, U.s. Government Accountability
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Published: 2017-08-17
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781974625703
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress required the U.S. Department of Education (Education) to make education reform grants to states. Education subsequently established the Race to the Top (RTT) grant fund and awarded almost $4 billion to 12 states related to developing effective teachers and leaders, improving the lowest-achieving schools, expanding student data systems, and enhancing standards and assessments.This report, prepared in response to a mandate in the act, addresses (1) actions states took to be competitive for RTT grants; (2) how grantees plan to use their grants and whether selected nongrantees have chosen to move forward with their reform plans; (3) what challenges, if any, have affected early implementation of states' reform efforts; and (4) Education's efforts to support and oversee states' use of RTT funds.GAO analyzed RTT applications for 20 states, interviewed state officials, visited 4 grantee states, analyzed states' planned uses of grant funds, and interviewed Education officials. GAO recommends that the Secretary of Education (1) facilitate information sharing among grantees on additional promising practices and (2) provide nongrantee states with related information. Education..."
Author: U S Government Accountability Office (G
Publisher: BiblioGov
Published: 2013-08
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 9781289288204
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed to a 15-year term by the U.S. President. The GAO wants to support Congress, while at the same time doing right by the citizens of the United States. They audit, investigate, perform analyses, issue legal decisions and report anything that the government is doing. This is one of their reports.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Published: 2013
Total Pages: 192
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: James Ainsworth
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2013-04-11
Total Pages: 1057
ISBN-13: 1452276145
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe sociology of education is a rich interdisciplinary field that studies schools as their own social world as well as their place within the larger society. The field draws contributions from education, sociology, human development, family studies, economics, politics and public policy. Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide introduces students to the social constructions of our educational systems and their many players, including students and their peers, teachers, parents, the broader community, politicians and policy makers. The roles of schools, the social processes governing schooling, and impacts on society are all critically explored. Despite an abundance of textbooks and specialized monographs, there are few up-to-date reference works in this area. Features & Benefits: 335 signed entries fill 2 volumes in print and electronic formats, providing the most comprehensive reference resource available on this topic. Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Reading guide readers to additional resources. A thematic "Reader's Guide" groups related articles by broad topic areas as one handy search feature on the e-Reference platform, which also includes a comprehensive index of search terms, facilitating ease of use by both on-campus students and distance learners. A Chronology provides students with historical perspective on the sociology of education.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 56
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Journal of School Public Relations
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2014-11-24
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1475824033
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Journal of School Public Relations is a quarterly publication providing research, analysis, case studies and descriptions of best practices in six critical areas of school administration: public relations, school and community relations, community education, communication, conflict management/resolution, and human resources management. Practitioners, policymakers, consultants and professors rely on the Journal for cutting-edge ideas and current knowledge. Articles are a blend of research and practice addressing contemporary issues ranging from passing bond referenda to building support for school programs to integrating modern information.