IES Update (January 2010)

From Institute of Education Sciences (IES):

The Institute of Education Sciences January issue of Education Research News features an overview of IES American Recovery & Reinvestment Act evaluation activities, research highlights, an update on outreach to Regional Educational Laboratory customers, new teacher and early childhood surveys, and a link to the WWC Randomized Controlled Trials Registry. Other items include Director John Easton's goals for IES and an interview with the Director or the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems Initiative.

To read the latest newsletter, http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/newsletters/

Library & Museum Funding Opportunity webpage created

The Library Funding Opportunity webpage has been changed to the Library & Museum Funding Opportunity webpage. This change more accurately reflects the focus of both library and museum grants.

Native American Research grant posted

Grants focusing on research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans in the continental United States and Canada have been posted to the Library & Museum Funding Opportunity webpage. Grants are not made for projects in archaeology, ethnography, psycholinguistics, or for the preparation of pedagogical materials.

FIPSE grant for EU -- US collaboration posted

This priority supports the formation of educational consortia between EU and US institutions. To meet this priority the applicant must propose a project that encourages cooperation in the coordination of curricula; the exchange of students, if pertinent to grant activities; and the opening of educational opportunities between the U.S. and EU member sites. Further information on International Opportunities Across Disciplines webpage.

Oregon Math & Science Partnership Program RFP released

The Oregon Math & Science Partnership program has released a request for proposals for collaboration between high-need school districts, institutions of higher education, and high-need schools. The proposal is due April 26, 2010 and is for up to $300,000/year for three years. For more information visit either the Natural Sciences & Mathematics Funding Opportunity webpage or the Teacher Education Funding Opportunity webpage.

IES What Works Clearinghouse Update

Update from the Institute of Education Sciences' What Works Clearinghouse:

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) released a variety of publications throughout 2009. As a new year begins, the WWC invites you to take a look at our 2009 releases. We've also added a guided tour to our site so users can learn more about the WWC and how to use our search features, interpret intervention reports, and get a detailed look at quick reviews and practice guides. The WWC works to connect educators with evidence to make informed decisions. Visit our website often at whatworks.ed.gov and check your inbox for updates and releases throughout the new year.

International Sports Programming Initiative posted

The International Sports Programming Initiative has been posted on the Health & PE Funding Opportunities webpage. Proposal themes are (1) Training Sport Coaches; (2) Youth Sports Management; (3) Sport and Disability; and, (4) Sport and Health. Projects may be for one to three years and total $225,000.