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THE Journal: Blended Learning, Professional Development Make Gains in ESEA Overhaul

The ESEA rewrite reduces federal involvement in local schools while creating $1.65 billion in grants for blended learning, STEM and teacher professional development.

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By Dian Schaffhauser

In a shift away from policies enacted with NCLB, Congress’ latest rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act puts some distance between the federal government and local schools. It also creates $1.65 billion in “enrichment” grants for tech-related education programs, including blended learning, STEM education and teacher professional development.

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