The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced the latest round of applications for the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) grant competition for FY2012. The Development application includes changes to both its structure and content, including the introduction of a pre-application; new absolute priority focusing on parent and family engagement; new language on teachers and principals; and a reduction in the amount of required supportive documents.

The purpose…

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On November 10, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education announced the highest rated applicants for Investing in Innovation (i3) grants. Ten out of the 23 highest rated applicants are specifically focused on improving high schools, and 12 claimed Competitive Preference Priority 7: College Access & Success. Applicants proposed to expand instructional programs, provide professional development to school and district staff, facilitate student career exploration and planning, and leverage technology…

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The U.S. Department of Education recently made $150 million available for the second round of Investing in Innovation (i3) grants to further support evidence-based practices in education.  Achievement and high school graduation rates in rural schools, and the promotion of STEM education are added priorities for the second round. Notices inviting applications for each of the three grant categories were published in the Federal Register.

Three priorities from the first…

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On Monday, February 14, President Obama laid out his plan for the 2012 budget.  Despite spending freezes and cuts throughout government programs, the proposed budget promises to boost funding for education priorities.  President Obama explained in his remarks, “Even as we cut out things that we can afford to do without, we have a responsibility to invest in those areas that will have the…

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Though many of the i3 grants have important implications for high school, this week we are discussing those that are most specifically high school focused.[1] Today we discuss the remainder of high school grants which cover a diverse range of high school topics, including high school improvement, personalization, and curricula. More details about the applications are available in the abstracts linked below.

With recent national attention focused on School…

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Though many of the i3 grants have important implications for high school, this week we are discussing those that are most specifically high school focused.[1] Today we summarize the winning projects designed to increase high school graduation and improve college readiness. More details about the applications are available in the abstracts linked below.

Applicant:  Council for Opportunity in Education
Project:  Using Data to Inform College Access Programming in

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Though many of the i3 grants have important implications for high school, this week we are discussing those that are most specifically high school focused.[1] Today we summarize the winning projects designed to increase skills, achievement rates, and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. More details about the applications are available in the abstracts linked below.

 

 

 

Applicant:  Bellevue School District

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