The Department of Education is inviting applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the National Professional Development (NPD) Program. This
The Department of Education is looking for ideas to help teachers get better at their jobs, and they want people to send in their plans for how to do this. But, the way to apply is a bit tricky, like when you have a big puzzle with many pieces that need to fit just right.
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.
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.
The Department of Commerce's Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs is requesting public comments as part of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018. This Act requires federal agencies to improve their data management for better policymaking. Comments are sought to guide the Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building on key issues such as data access, privacy protection, and data services. Responses are invited to address specific questions about the challenges and opportunities in using data for evidence-based policy, with submissions due by February 9, 2021.
The government is asking people to share their thoughts on how it can make better decisions by using data, making sure to respect privacy and keep information safe. They want to hear from everyone by February 9, 2021, so they can understand the challenges and come up with helpful solutions.
The Department of Education has issued final regulations for the Professional Development program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The rules aim to support the retention of effective educators in schools serving Indian students by establishing priorities and requirements for program participants. These changes include incentives for retaining educators and addressing payback obligations for students receiving training. The regulations, effective February 18, 2025, emphasize benefits over minimal costs and include measures to support educator retention and better meet the program's educational goals.
The Department of Education made new rules to help keep good teachers in schools for Indian kids. These rules, starting February 18, 2025, make it easier for teachers to stay in their jobs and help them pay back training costs if they work with Indian Tribes.
The Rural Housing Service, part of the US Department of Agriculture, is accepting applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Grant Program for fiscal year 2021. These grants are awarded to intermediary organizations, which then provide financial and technical support to other groups working on housing, community facilities, or economic development in rural areas. Applicants must match the federal funds they receive, and the grants range from $50,000 to $250,000. The deadlines for application submissions are March 22, 2021, for electronic applications and March 29, 2021, for paper submissions.
The government is giving out money to help people in the countryside improve homes and communities. People who want the money must show they have the same amount to match, and they need to follow many rules to get it.
The Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs has announced three public meetings of the Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building. These meetings, set for February, March, and April 2021, aim to develop recommendations on how to use federal data effectively. The public can attend these virtual meetings by RSVPing in advance. The committee will prepare an annual report on its findings, which will be made publicly available.
The government is holding meetings to talk about how to use information they collect to make better decisions. People can watch these meetings online if they sign up first.
The Department of Homeland Security has introduced an Interim Final Rule (IFR) mandating a new registration process for aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This rule advises aliens who have not registered to use form G-325R on myUSCIS to comply with the law. The IFR also outlines penalties for non-compliance, such as fines up to $5,000 and potential imprisonment. The rule includes provisions for public comments and considerations for implementing a $30 fee for biometric services, though there's no fee for now.
The government has made a new rule where people from other countries living here have to fill out a special form to let the government know they’re here, or they might have to pay a big fine or even go to jail. They’re asking people to give their fingerprints but aren’t charging for it right now.
The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comments on its proposal to collect information related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure clarity while assessing the impact on respondents according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments must be submitted by May 5, 2025, and should focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. The OWCP aims to minimize the burden on respondents and improve data collection using technological methods.
The Department of Labor wants to make collecting medical information easier and less work for people. They are asking for everyone’s ideas on how to do it better and want people to share their thoughts by May 5, 2025.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance document titled "M15 General Principles for Model-Informed Drug Development." This document was created under the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and provides recommendations on planning, evaluating, and documenting evidence in drug development using models. It aims to help harmonize regulations globally, enhancing drug development and improving manufacturing standards. Public comments on the draft can be submitted until February 28, 2025.
The FDA wrote a guide to help scientists use special models when making new medicines, so everyone around the world can agree on the best ways to do this. People can share their thoughts about it until February 2025, but the guide might be a little tricky to understand because it uses big words and doesn't always explain what they mean.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice to help Puerto Rico recover from hurricanes in 2017 by using Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. This notice introduces waivers that modify the usual requirements for property acquisition and relocation to help low to moderate-income families move from homes damaged by the disasters. If clear property titles cannot be obtained, properties may be acquired through a process called eminent domain, which ensures owners receive compensation based on the property's value. This is designed to help families relocate to safer areas while bypassing complex property title issues.
The government is helping people in Puerto Rico by using special rules to buy homes that got damaged in big storms, so families can move to safer areas. If there are problems with knowing who owns the homes, the government can still buy them and pay the owners what the homes are worth.