There is much being said about the education stimulus funds (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - ARRA) now being allocated.  Here you will find related articles, reports and sources of information that will serve to help clarify this complicated issue. (Scroll down to "Related stories" for the latest media reports on stimulus funding issues.)

Estimating the Impact of the American Jobs Act - Education Commission of the States (September 2011)

Supporting and Scaling Change: Lessons from the First Round of Investing in Innovation (i3) Program. - Bellwether Education Partners

The State Fiscal Stabilization Fund and Higher Education Spending - New America Foundation

Early State Implementation of Title I School Improvement Grants Under the Recovery Act - Center on Education Policy

Education Stimulus - Gauging the Impact of a Federal Windfall - The Hechinger Report

School Districts’ Perspectives on the Economic Stimulus Package: School Improvement Grants Present Uncertainty and Opportunity - Center On Education Policy

Race to the Top Assessment Program; Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. Department of Education

A Blueprint for Reform - The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - U.S. Department of Education

Education Week Reference Information: Schools and the Stmulus

An Early Look at the Economic Stimulus Package and the Public Schools: Perspectives from State Leaders - Center on Education Policy Report

Governor's Office of Student Achievement Posts Race to Top Info

U.S. DOE Releases 'Race to Top Fund' Competition Rules

Georgia DOE Stimulus Web Site

Georgia's Application for Initial Funding Under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund

Summary of Federal Recovery Funds for Georgia - Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

General Stimulus Accountability - Georgia

Georgia School Districts to Get $660 Million

Overview of the Recovery Act - U.S. Department of Education

How States and School Districts Can Use Federal Stimulus Funds to Support Proficiency by Third Grade - New America Foundation

U.S. Department of Education - Ed Review (Sign up for biweekly updates)

Tracking and reporting federal stimulus spending on education and other areas -  U.S. Government

How Schools Can Use Stimulus Dollars for Lasting Impact - ASCD

Smart Options: Investing the Recovery Funds for Student Success - Coalition for Student Achievement

Navigating the Opportunities for Families with Young Children in the ARRA - An Interactive Tool

American Reinvestment and Recovery Act - Education Commission of the States (ECS)
- State ARRA Web Sites
- Enhancing Summer Learning Programs

Education Trust - Statement by Kati Haycock, president of The Education Trust, on the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Regulations