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Federal Flash is All4Ed’s video series on important developments in education policy in Washington, DC. Watch the most recent episode below, or search our library for older episodes. Episodes are also available on our YouTube channel and as a podcast.

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The House of Representatives moves forward with its appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2023, including huge boosts for critical programs like Title I, Title III, and Pell Grants and funding for a new Career-Connected High Schools initiative to better align high school, college, and careers and increase access to proven programs like dual enrollment and work-based learning. Plus, in a rare bipartisan move, Congressional leaders come together to protect our schools and communities from gun violence and invest in school safety and student mental health programs. Meanwhile, the Department of Education releases final requirements for Maintenance of Equity under the American Rescue Plan, proposes new Title IX regulations to protect LGBTQI+ students and pregnant students, and issues new school discipline guidance focused on creating safe, inclusive environments in school—particularly for students with disabilities.

Click to Tweet: Watch the new @All4Ed #FederalFlash for the latest details on next year’s budget process for @usedgov and recent #bipartisanship in Congress. Plus, we highlight new initiatives and efforts to keep all kids safe in schools. https://youtu.be/UW8_HfDJ_MY

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March 14, 2023

Federal Flash | College and Career Pathways, Federal Education Budget, High Schools, US Department of Education

Highlights from President Biden’s FY2024 Budget Request

The Biden administration proposed $10.8 billion in new investments for the US Department of Education, a 13.6% increase from last year’s enacted level.
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August 8, 2022

Federal Flash | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Congress, COVID Response & Recovery, Federal Education Budget, US Department of Education

Congress Moves to Boost Education Funding and Safety for Our Nation’s Students

President Biden announced a new program to help millions of families afford high-speed internet and released his budget for FY2023. Meanwhile, the White House continues to debate student loan debt cancellation
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May 25, 2022

Federal Flash | COVID Response & Recovery, Digital Divide, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Education Budget, Higher Education, US Department of Education

Let’s Connect: Expanded Internet Access, Biden’s Budget, and Student Loan Forgiveness

President Biden announced a new program to help millions of families afford high-speed internet and released his budget for FY2023. Meanwhile, the White House continues to debate student loan debt cancellation
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March 14, 2022

Federal Flash | Budget and Resources, Federal Education Budget, US Department of Education

Moneytalks: Congress Passes a Budget with Many Education Wins

Congress came together to pass a budget for fiscal year 2022 just hours before the latest continuing resolution would have expired. Despite many wins …
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March 4, 2022

Federal Flash | COVID Response & Recovery, Digital Divide, Educator Policy

Biden Delivers: The State of the Union and A Campaign Promise

President Biden’s first State of the Union address makes many links to issues facing American families, and their children, including early childhood education, student …
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February 4, 2022

Federal Flash | Accountability and Support, College and Career Pathways, Congress, Every Student Succeeds Act, Higher Education, Other Priorities, US Department of Education

New Day, New Thinking.

Congress leaves Build Back Better on the backburner as they prepare for a Supreme Court nomination, but looming deadlines may force them to move …
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December 22, 2021

Federal Flash | Accountability and Support, Congress, Every Student Succeeds Act, Higher Education, Other Priorities, US Department of Education

Build Back Bah Humbug: Manchin Puts Social Spending Bill on Ice

The Build Back Better Act may have received a fatal blow as a key senator says he cannot support the bill as it stands. …
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December 13, 2021

Federal Flash | Congress, COVID Response & Recovery, Federal Communications Commission, Other Priorities, US Department of Education

Congress Punts Budget Decisions to 2022

Congress passes a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown, extending the deadline to early 2022 to make budget decisions and freeing the calendar …
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November 24, 2021

Federal Flash | Congress, COVID Response & Recovery, US Department of Education

Build Back Better Clears Another Hurdle

The House of Representatives finally passed the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act – with key investments for families and students. But will the …
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