budget

The FY12 Omnibus Appropriations bill has ramifications for education funding. While most major programs saw gains or just small cuts to their funding, the bill made major cuts to Race to the Top. This article has the highlights. Read more

The New York Times has a great interactive graphic of the President's 2012 budget request.  It depicts the size of the various budget components and if it is an increase (green) or decrease (red) compared to 2010 levels.  You can also isolate just the discretionary spending and zoom in for more detail.  Read more