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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
NWRCC is providing support to our SEAs by offering access to information, experts, and opportunities for discussion on ARRA issues.
| Education Northwest provides a wealth of information on ARRA at http://educationnorthwest.org/nwarra |
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Highlighted Resources
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State of Idaho ARRA Site This Web site enables Idahoans to follow the allocation and use of money provided to Idaho through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. |
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Flow Chart of Stimulus Funding in Idaho Idaho's Department of Education has developed a flow chart of how American Recovery & Reinvestment (ARRA) funds will move to schools and districts. |
| Approved application for Initial Funding under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Program |
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OPI ARRA Web Site The Montana Office of Public Instruction developed this Web site providing information on the major prekindergarten through grade twelve provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). |
| Initial application for Initial Funding under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Program |
| Oregon Department of Education's K-12 ARRA Implementation Web Site |
| Oregon's approved application for Initial Funding under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Program |
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OSPI Federal Stimulus Package Q&A: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction developed this Web site answering common questions about ARRA funds and how they might be used in the state. |
| Washington's approved application for Initial Funding under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Program |
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U.S. Department of Education's ARRA Web Site The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides approximately $100 billion for education, creating a historic opportunity to save hundreds of thousands of jobs, support states and school districts, and advance reforms and improvements that will create long-lasting results for our students and our nation including early learning, K-12, and post-secondary education. This site provides frequently updated information and guidance on using stimulus funds for education improvement and reform. |
| U.S. Department of Education's Plans and Reports: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 |
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Guidance for Reporting on the Use of ARRA Funds This memo from the Office of Management and Budget provides guidance on the reporting requirements of the Recovery Act. |
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Education Department: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 The U.S. Department of Education's Web page providing information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is now available. ARRA provides approximately $100 billion for education, creating an opportunity to save hundreds of thousands of jobs, support states and school districts, and advance reforms and improvements that will create long-lasting results for students and the nation. |
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Implementing Guidance for Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently published a guidance document outlining the reporting requirements included in Section 1512 of the Recovery Act for recipients of grants, loans, and other forms of assistance. The reports required by Section 1512 will be submitted by recipients beginning in October 2009 and should answer questions such as:
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U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top Fund The U.S. Department of Education published the Notice of Proposed Priorities for the Race to the Top Fund in late July. The fund provides competitive grants to encourage and reward states that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform; implementing ambitious plans in the four education reform areas described in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA); and achieving significant improvement in student outcomes, including making substantial gains in student achievement, closing achievement gaps, improving high school graduation rates, and ensuring that students are prepared for success in college and careers. |
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National High School Center's ARRA Resources The Center has created an ARRA web page to help school administrators, policy makers, educators and other interested stakeholders understand the provisions of ARRA and how to use the appropriated funds, so that it has the greatest impact on high school improvement. |
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National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality's ARRA Resources The Center has created an interactive mapping tool, Using ARRA Funds to Improve Teacher Effectiveness and Equitable Distribution—modeled on a subway map—designed to guide conversations between regional comprehensive center (RCC) and state education agency (SEA) staff on the strategic use of funds appropriated in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to improve teacher effectiveness and equitable distribution. |
