Education

A little-noticed provision in health reform legislation -- though luckily noticed by our colleagues over at New America's Early Education program -- could send nurses to the homes of low-income mothers and mothers-to-be. It would scale up a flegling progams that randomized and controlled studies, have shown improve women's and children's health and well-being and can reduce health care costs in the long run.

Lisa Guernsey wrote about it at the Early Ed Watch blog. Read her post for all the details (although of course the congressional process part of health reform has already shifted ahead a bit in the few hours since she wrote) but basically states would get grants to pay for the home visits.  

Evidence has accumulated that these programs can pay off. Lisa cited a recent study by Child Trends, which showed that cognitive abilities decline in infants raised in high-poverty conditions. Disparities show up as early as 9 months of age, and by age two the difference is more pronounced.

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Separation of Degrees - A Report on Teacher Compensation

Illinois Cuts Millions from Education Budget

Budget Plan Approved in California Senate

Maryland Faces Budget Cuts, Preserves Money for K-12

On Tuesday, the House Education and Labor Committee approved a bill that makes major changes to federal higher education assistance programs. The full House may vote on it as early as next week. At the core of the bill is one of President Obama’s priority education issues: shifting all federal student loans to the Direct Loan program, generating significant administrative savings that are redirected to expand student aid. The House, however, breaks with the President’s proposal on how the savings will be spent, particularly with respect to Pell Grants.

The Pell Grant program is the cornerstone of federal grant aid for low-income college students. In academic year 2008-09, eligible students received Pell Grants worth between $890 and $4,731 each to pay tuition and attendance costs.

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

In Massachusetts, Charter School Limit Could Double

Arizona Stimulus Mix-Up Leaves Schools with a $250 Million Windfall

Ohio Education Plan Is a Mixed Bag

Avoiding Tax Hikes, Pennsylvania Democrats Drop Some Higher Ed Funding From Budget

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Indiana College Leaders Urge Lawmakers Not to Cut Higher Ed Budget

Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Spending Plan, End Session

Federal Stimulus Money Will Stave Off Cuts from Classrooms in Delaware

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Cannot Make New Loans

North Carolina Governor Proposes $1.5 Billion Tax Hike

In Hawaii, Governor Proposes Cuts to Education, Suggests Volunteerism

Oregon Governor Threatens to Veto Measure to Guarantee Reserve Money to Schools

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Arizona Schools Receive Federal Stimulus Funds

Pennsylvania Education Secretary, Local Officials Push for Proper Use of Stimulus Funds

Teachers in Arizona Recalled After April Layoffs

California Legislative Committee Rejects Cal Grant Cuts

Data-Driven Schools See Improvements

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

$100 Million in Stimulus Funds at Risk in Tennessee

South Carolina Supreme Court Orders Governor to Apply for Stimulus Funds

Kentucky Educators Will Be Spared Major Cuts

Stimulus Funds are Slow to Reach Pennsylvania Schools

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

North Carolina May Drop Some Standardized Tests

Some States May Base College Funding on Graduation Rates

Governor Schwarzenegger Threatens to Cut Need-Based Aid

National Center for Education Statistics Releases The Condition of Education

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Report Released on Stimulus Funds and Reform

California Voters Reject Budget Proposals

Credit Card Bill Could Limit Student Access to Credit for College

California Community Colleges Plan to Slash Enrollment

Florida Lawmakers use Stimulus Aid to Avoid K-12 Budget Cuts