Policy/Advocacy

On Friday night, the House is expected to approve the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package supported by the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats.

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released the first in a series of handbooks on reopening schools safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to ED, COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1...

On Wednesday, the House Education and Labor Committee approved a COVID relief bill that includes more than $170 billion in additional education relief.

On Thursday, Dr. Miguel Cardona’s nomination to be Secretary of Education was approved by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee by a bipartisan 17-5 vote.

Last week, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) announced the administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress 2021 School Survey.

As Congress moves quickly to negotiate a new COVID stimulus package, lawmakers need to hear your support for dedicated IDEA funding ASAP!

On Wednesday, the Senate HELP Committee held a confirmation hearing for Dr. Miguel Cardona, President Biden’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education.

Last week, IDEA Money Watch released a new blog post highlighting the state-by-state funding shortfalls for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Last week, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA) joined with Representatives Norcross (D-NJ), Hayes (D-CT), Fernandez (D-NM), and Sablan (D-CNMI) to introduce a package of...

This week, Acting Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel stated a desire to expand E-Rate subsidies to students attending school virtually.