The expansion of preschool has been a hot topic over the past year as debates on quality education heat up and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is being reauthorized. Arne Duncan, United States Secretary of Education, announced on the 50th...
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English Learner Guidance
The U.S. Departments of Education (DOE) and Justice (DOJ) recently released guidance documents reaffirming the obligation under federal law that public schools must ensure English learner students have equal access to high-quality education. This comes on the 40th...
Investing in Innovation Fund
The U.S. Department of Education has released the latest information regarding the 2015 Innovative Fund (i3) Development Grants. The Investing in Innovation Fund was established in 2009 with the goal of supporting local educational agencies and nonprofit...
Federal Program Spotlight: Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
This post is part of Transform Consulting Group’s blog series highlighting federal programs that provide education opportunities and/or youth development services in communities. The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is associated with the Special...
Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant Opportunity
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced funding available for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant that will award up to $125,000 per year to approximately 170 organizations across the United States...
Federal Program Spotlight: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
This post is part of Transform Consulting Group’s blog series highlighting federal programs that provide education opportunities and/or youth development services in communities. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal program to help needy...
New Grant Opportunity to Strengthen Relationships Between Fathers and Children
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) are accepting applications for the Second Chance Act Strengthening Relationships Between Young Fathers and Their Children...
Federal Programs: Peace Corps
This post is part of Transform Consulting Group’s blog series highlighting federal programs that provide education opportunities and/or youth development services in communities. The Peace Corps, an independent agency within the executive branch of the U.S....
Federal Career and Internship Opportunities in Education Industry
Interested in a career in education but not sure where to start? The education field has a wide range of jobs that include and go beyond traditional teaching in the classroom. Check out some unique opportunities with federal agencies listed below. Education...
Performance Partnership Pilot Award Opportunity
According to the U.S. Department of Education, there are over 5 million 14-24 year olds in the U.S. that are categorized as low-income and either homeless, in foster care, involved in the juvenile justice system, not working, or not enrolled in an educational...