New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made publicly available include the following.
The 2010 Census: Count Question Resolution Program, December 7, 2012
An Analysis of STEM Education Funding at the NSF: Trends and Policy Discussion, December 12, 2012
Value-Added Modeling for Teacher Effectiveness, December 11, 2012
Teacher Quality Issues in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, December 10, 2012
U.S. Farm Income, December 10, 2012
The National Flood Insurance Program: Status and Remaining Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
Department of Defense Energy Initiatives: Background and Issues for Congress, Decembr 10, 2012
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress, December 10, 2012
Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012
At a period where the federal government is undergoing significant changes in how it hires, buys, collects and organizes data, and delivers, deeper exploration of trust in these facets as worthwhile.
Moving postsecondary education data collection to the states is the best way to ensure that the U.S. Department of Education can meet its legislative mandates in an era of constrained federal resources.
Supporting children’s development through health, nutrition, education, and protection programs helps the U.S. achieve its national security and economic interests, including the Administration’s priorities to make America “safer, stronger, and more prosperous.”
To strengthen federal–state alignment, upcoming AI initiatives should include three practical measures: readiness assessments before fund distribution, outcomes-based contracting tied to student progress, and tiered implementation support reflecting district capacity.