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  • 2025-03647 — Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Baldrige Executive Fellows Program
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11514
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Commerce has prepared to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is related to the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program, a professional development opportunity. Comments from the public and other agencies are invited for 30 days from the date of this notice to help determine the impact and reduce any reporting burden. The information collected will assist in selecting applicants for the program, and participation is voluntary. The request is reviewed annually, affects a range of organizations and individuals, and is estimated to involve 24 respondents each year.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants people to give their thoughts on a plan to collect information from those who want to join a special learning program called the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program. They want to make sure the process is fair and doesn't make things hard for anyone who wants to participate.

  • 2025-01275 — Applications for New Awards; Supporting Effective Educator Development Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5845
    Reading Time:about 60 minutes

    The Department of Education has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 fiscal year Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. This program aims to fund projects that enhance educator skills through evidence-based practices, focusing on increasing educator diversity and providing quality professional development. Applicants, including institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, need to demonstrate a 25% cost match from non-federal sources and will be assessed based on their project's design, significance, management plan, and evaluation methods. The grants range between $1,000,000 and $6,000,000 annually, with applications due by March 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is asking groups to apply for money to help teachers learn new skills and become more diverse, with the last day to apply being March 18, 2025. They need to show they can also bring some of their own money and explain clearly how they will use the funds.

  • 2024-30934 — Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106526
    Reading Time:about 46 minutes

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its Scientific Integrity Policy to foster a culture of scientific honesty and transparency. This Policy aims to ensure that all scientific activities within HHS are conducted without inappropriate interference, upholding principles like honesty, objectivity, and inclusivity. It outlines the responsibilities of HHS employees and provides protections for reporting violations. The Policy also covers procedures for addressing concerns, promoting open communication of scientific information, and ensuring accountability and professional development within the Department.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services made a rule to make sure everyone is honest and fair when they do science, and it tells workers what to do if they see something unfair happening.

  • 2021-00070 — Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2022-2024 IMLS Museums Empowered Notice of Funding Opportunity
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1538
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on a plan to offer a special initiative called Museums Empowered. This initiative focuses on professional development for museums, with projects in areas like diversity, digital technology, evaluation, and organizational management. IMLS is aiming to enhance the quality and clarity of the information they collect, minimize the burden on respondents, and evaluate the necessity and usefulness of the data collection. Comments are invited from the public to help the agency achieve these goals effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services wants people's ideas on a new project to help museum workers learn new skills, like using computers better or learning about different cultures. They're asking for feedback to make sure the project is easy to understand and not too hard for people to be part of it.

  • 2020-29050 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Career Connections Evaluation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 174
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of State is inviting public comments on a new information collection related to the "Career Connections Evaluation." The collection aims to gather feedback from alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs and seminar presenters to improve the Career Connections program, which offers networking and professional development opportunities. Comments will contribute to evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and quality of the information collected, as well as minimizing the burden on respondents. Public comments will be accepted until March 5, 2021, and should be submitted via www.Regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants people to share their thoughts on a plan to ask program alumni and seminar leaders about their experiences to make a career program better. They want ideas on how to get useful information without making it hard for people to answer.

  • 2024-28237 — Applications for New Awards; State Personnel Development Grants
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95748
    Reading Time:about 67 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) program. These grants aim to assist state educational agencies in improving professional development systems for teachers and staff working with children with disabilities. By focusing on increasing qualified special education teachers and enhancing instruction and services, the program intends to improve educational outcomes for these children. The application deadline is February 18, 2025, and the grant winners will be eligible for funding amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2,100,000.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education wants to give money to help train teachers who work with kids that need extra help learning. They will choose winners by February 18, 2025, and those winners could get between $500,000 and $2,100,000 to make teaching better for these kids.

  • 2025-00527 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; District Survey on Use of Funds Under Title II, Part A
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3194
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Education is seeking public feedback on a proposal to continue collecting data from school districts under Title II, Part A, without making changes to the current process. This data helps improve equitable access to teachers for low-income and minority students and involves professional development for educators. The survey targets both traditional and charter school districts and will be distributed electronically. Comments on this proposal are invited until February 13, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Education Department wants to keep asking schools how they use special money to help teachers, but they aren't changing anything about how they do it. They're asking people to say what they think about this plan until February 13, 2025.