U.S. Chamber’s Spellings Addresses the Importance of Business Community’s Involvement in Education Reform
October 14, 2011
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ICW's July/August 2011 Newsletter
May 9, 2014
This month's newsletter includes a discussion of education data systems and their use in helping to target resources, improve instruction, and respond to other education challenges in our nation's schools--all actions that are critical to improving student learning.
New Definition of Credit Hour
June 30, 2011
One federal rule that goes into effect on July 1, 2011 is a new definition of "credit hour." The new definition has created considerable confusion, particularly among providers of adaptive and distance learning.
State Authorization of Postsecondary Institutions
June 30, 2011
Another federal proposal that threatens to set back the online learning movement is the so-called “state authorization” rule. Currently, every state has its own rules and regulations for the chartering, authorization, and oversight of higher education institutions.
A Discussion of Obstacles to Innovation in Higher Education
July 1, 2011
If the United States is going to educate more of its population to higher levels of attainment, policymakers will have to reconsider basic assumptions about the way higher education is funded and regulated. Higher education leaders will also have to take a hard look at their institution’s capacity for change and assess whether they are embracing technology in a way that lowers costs and improves quality.
ICW's June 2011 Newsletter
July 28, 2011
In this month's newsletter, we discuss issues around higher education reform and provides an update on several federal regulations that could change the postsecondary education sector.
U.S. Chamber Statement on Gainful Employment Regulation
May 9, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of the Forum for Policy Innovation Cheryl Oldham issued the following response on June 2 regarding the Department of Education’s final gainful employment regulation:
ED Proposes Retooled Round 2 for i3
May 27, 2011
In addition to the $700 million for Race to the Top and Early Childhood grants, the recently enacted 2011 appropriations bill also included up to $150 million to extend the Investing in Innovation (i3) program.
Congress Approves Funds to Continue Education Reform Initiatives: Early Childhood Education
May 27, 2011
In addition to his May 25 announcement regarding RTTT, Secretary Duncan, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, also announced that the Administration plans to use approximately $500 million of the $700 million made available in the FY2011 appropriations bill for a major competition in support of bold and comprehensive state plans for raising the quality of early learning programs.
A State by State Update on Race to the Top Winners
May 27, 2011
To provide a better understanding of which states are making the most progress with their RTTT funds,we've created a state-by-state snapshot of the status of RTTT grants from the winning states and the District of Columbia.