WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: NAVY RQ Construction LLC, Carlsbad, California (N69450-25-D-0011); Centerra Integrated Services LLC, Herndon, Virginia (N69450-25-D-0012); Islands Mechanical Contractor Inc., Middleburg, Florida (N69450-25-D-0013); Hasen JV*, New Braunfels, Texas (N69450-25-D-0014); and King & George LLC, Fort Worth, Texas (N69450-25-D-0015), are awarded a combined $249,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-qua  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 17, 2025 NAVY Lockheed Martin, Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, is awarded a $280,418,928 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, and cost type modification to previously awarded contract N00024-23-C-5101 for combat systems engineering efforts of the planned modernization and new combat system capabilities selection for international partner Canadian Royal Navy   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced final changes to the regulations governing the Professional Development (PD) program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. The updates aim to enhance the program's focus on educator retention, providing a clear definition and establishing priorities for educator retention projects, particularly for teachers, principals, and school leaders working with low-achieving Indian students. The amend  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Education has opened applications for the 2025 Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program, designed to support community-driven projects that aim to improve educational opportunities for Native students. The program, with an estimated $20 million in available funding, invites applications from state and local educational agencies, Indian Tribes, and organizations, as well as federally supported schools and Tribal colleges. Projec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for its Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs under the PD--Training Grants category for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The program aims to increase the number of qualified Indian educators and administrators, ensuring they are well-equipped to address the unique linguistic and cultural needs of Native American students. Through these grants, the department seeks to support various types of training, incl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs, specifically the Professional Development Program (PD)--Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI). This initiative aims to improve teacher retention rates among Native American educators by supporting programs that enhance their skills and foster leadership opportunities. The program is focused on addressing the shortage  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Education has announced the launch of its fiscal year 2025 Charter Schools Program (CSP) grants for Charter Management Organizations (CMOs). This initiative supports the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools, targeting improved academic opportunities for underserved students, including English learners and children with disabilities. The grants are aligned with the Department's broader "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" campaign  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced the opening of applications for its Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program for fiscal year 2025. The SEED program seeks to increase the number of highly effective educators by funding projects that implement evidence-based practices to prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators. This initiative aims to support pathways such as teacher residency programs, Grow Your Own models, and registere  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a new priority for the establishment of a National Technical Assistance Center aimed at enhancing state capacities to collect, report, analyze, and use accurate fiscal data under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Part B and Part C. This proposed center, part of the Technical Assistance on State Data Collection program, will focus on assisting states in meeting their fiscal data collection requ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Education has issued final regulations adjusting civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments are designed to maintain the deterrent effect of penalties by aligning them with inflationary trends. Using a multiplier of 1.02598 as directed by the Office of Management and Budget, the department has recalculated penalties for various   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced the availability of fiscal year 2025 Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities, aimed at expanding access to high-quality charter schools across the nation. These grants are designed to support the creation, replication, and enhancement of charter schools, particularly those serving traditionally underserved students. The funding will also assist state entities in improving charter school authorizing prac  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education has introduced proposed priorities and requirements under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program, aimed at addressing national needs for vocational rehabilitation (VR) personnel. This initiative, announced by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, focuses on the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development and six critical rehabilitation areas. By providing financial support to train RSA schola  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) has named Derek Carter as the new superintendent of Monocacy National Battlefield in Maryland. Carter, a Maryland native, begins his role today, and brings decades of leadership experience and a deep connection to the area. Carter's career with the NPS includes serving as superintendent at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (Nevada), where  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released final guidance for the designation of new regional ocean partnerships (ROPs), as outlined in the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA). The new guidelines allow coastal states, Indian Tribes, and other entities, including U.S. territories, to apply for designation as ROPs. These partnerships are intended to coordinate the management of ocean, coastal,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has proposed a new priority under its Rehabilitation Training program to create a National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (NVRTAC). The proposed center aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency personnel, enabling them to better serve individuals with disabilities. It will provide targeted training  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSFR) -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revealed the introduction of two new subscription tiers and a reduction in fees for its electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification service (eCBSV). The service, which allows permitted entities (PEs) to verify SSNs, names, and birth dates of individuals with their consent, is now expanding to better accommodate smaller and medium-sized businesses. The new tiers will offer a more affordable option  more