US education department signals flexibility in federal funding to strengthen teacher workforce – The Times of India

US education department signals flexibility in federal funding to strengthen teacher workforce – The Times of India

US guidance encourages strategic staffing and new teacher roles using ESEA funds. (AP Photo) The US Department of Education has issued new guidance to states and school districts, highlighting how federal education funds can be used more flexibly to support innovative teacher workforce strategies and improve student learning outcomes.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the…

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As Washington pulls back, New York steps forward to protect college access – The Times of India

As Washington pulls back, New York steps forward to protect college access – The Times of India

Federal changes to student aid and research funding At a time when federal higher education policy is being decisively reshaped, New York is choosing a different path.Across the country, colleges are tightening budgets, shelving research plans, and recalibrating financial aid strategies as federal dollars become harder to secure. But in New York, state leaders are…

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