Latest on the CR. They’ve rescheduled the Senate vote to Monday in order to give them more time to work out a deal. Jeff > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Sheryl Cohen <cohen@cef.org> > Subject: CEF Update 9.15.16 > Date: September 15, 2016 at 3:02:23 PM EDT > To: CEFMembersList <CEFMembersList@cef.org> > Cc: Sarah Abernathy <abernathy@cef.org>, Alex Hoffberg <hoffberg@acg-consultants.com>, Owen Reilly <Reilly@acg-consultants.com> > > > > Thursday, September 15, 2016 > > REGISTER: CEF GALA 2016 <http://www.cvent.com/events/the-committee-for-education-funding-s-legislative-conference-and-gala/event-summary-d6d2854abf904e79b2b761066e92a6c5.aspx> > > Thanks to AASA, AASCU, ACG, ACT, AFT, AFSCME, AJCU, American Student Association of Community Colleges, Apple, Bernstein Strategy Group, Council for Opportunity in Education, DeVry, Knowledge Alliance, Lumina Foundation, MRM Associates LLC, NAFIS, NAICU, National PTA/NACAC, NASSP/AFSA/NAESP, NEA, NAfME/ASCD, NASFAA, NCCEP, National Student Clearinghouse, SEIU, State Services Organization, Taylor Strategies, Washington Partners/COHEAO, and Women in Government Relationsfor purchasing tables/sponsorships! > > > Dear CEF Members: > > I. Appropriations Update > > · The goal was for the Senate to reach an agreement on a CR by noon today, after the expected passage of the water resources infrastructure bill at 11:30 am. It is clear, however, that some details have still not been worked out. The procedural vote, on the vehicle expected to be used for the CR, is now scheduled for 5:30 pm on Monday. This change allows for negotiations to continue through the weekend. CQ reports that funding for Planned Parenthood clinics in Puerto Rico, global internet management, and disaster relief are all outstanding issues that need to be addressed. We will continue to update members as we learn more information. > > > II. Education > > · On Tuesday, the House passed a CTE reauthorization bill (H.R. 5587) by an overwhelming margin of 405-5, with all ‘no’ votes coming from Republicans. The bill helps fund state and locally developed training programs, aiming to train students for high-skilled jobs in industry areas that employers have had difficulty filling. The Senate HELP Committee has announced plans to mark up another CTE bill, which has not yet been released, next Wednesday the 21st. CQ reports that the bill “is expected to be similar to the House version, as lawmakers in both chambers have been meeting on the legislation.” We will continue to monitor new developments. > > · Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has confirmed that she hopes to be the next chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, as Rep. John Kline, current chair of the committee, is retiring. In an interview with Politico, Foxx indicated that revisiting the Higher Education Act would be a top legislative priority if she became chair of the committee, adding that she would seek greater transparency from colleges on the graduation rate of Pell grant recipients. Foxx has been critical of the Administration’s focus on for-profit colleges, and when referencing the closure of ITT Tech, she stated that “[t]here was not one iota of proof the school did anything wrong.” > > · Last night, The Washington Post reported on a study released by the Learning Policy Institute titled “A Coming Crisis in Teaching? Teacher Supply, Demand and Shortages in the U.S.” The study finds that there was a 35% decline in enrollment in teacher-preparation programs from 2009 to 2014, and that there was a nation-wide teacher shortage of about 60,000 last year. The study estimates that teacher shortages could increase to over 100,000 teachers by 2018. Read the article here <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/america-has-a-teacher-shortage-and-a-new-study-says-its-getting-worse/2016/09/14/d5de1cee-79e8-11e6-beac-57a4a412e93a_story.html> and the report here <https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/product-files/A_Coming_Crisis_in_Teaching_REPORT.pdf>. > > > III. Happening This Week > > Friday CEF Weekly Meeting > Please note the correct meeting site for our CEF meeting this Friday, which will be at University of California (1608 Rhode Island Ave, NW, 1st Floor Auditorium). This is the quarterly meeting, and committees will get together to plan for next year. The meeting will be from 9:00am-11am. Call-in number: (800) 371-9219; Conference ID 9380459. > > > · Register for and tweet about CEF’s gala and legislative conference > The gala and legislative conference are only about a week away! CEF is tweeting about the gala and legislative conference, so please follow CEF (@edfunding), retweet, and mention the gala (#CEFGala) as you share the information to your membership and other coalitions. Registration information, as well as gala and conference details, are on the attached flyer. > > · ACG-hosted Member Lunches > ACG hosted our first member lunch yesterday, and we look forward to the biweekly lunches for CEF members for the remainder of this fall! These will serve as a way for me, and the ACG team, to get to know each member more personally and what your specific issues are. Please sign up here: Member Lunches Sign Up <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cef-member-lunches-tickets-27180617960> > > IV. Events > > Save the Date: National Principals Month Hill Briefing > The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) invite you to save the date for “Revolutionizing School Leadership Under ESSA,” a joint event on Capitol Hill that is part of the 2016 National Principals Month celebration. The briefing will take place on October 13 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm in Rayburn B354. Panelists and a moderator will be announced in the coming weeks, along with a formal invitation. > > If you have an event you would like added to the CEF Update, please email reilly@acg-consultants.com <mailto:reilly@acg-consultants.com>, and we will add it to the email. > > V. Job Postings > > · University of Wisconsin – Director of Federal Relations > The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a Director of Federal Relations. The Director of Federal Relations will be responsible for the development, implementation, and advocacy of the priorities of the university to members of Congress, the Administration, federal agencies and higher education organizations. This position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government and Corporate Affairs.Visit http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/Weblisting/External/PVLSummaryApply.aspx?pvl_num=88043 <http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/Weblisting/External/PVLSummaryApply.aspx?pvl_num=88043>. Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. Applications must be submitted by October 16, 2016. > > · AERA Congressional Fellowship > AERA is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 AERA Congressional Fellowship. The fellowship is a year-long opportunity, running from September 1st through August 31st, to use education research skills to inform public policy in a Congressional office in Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2016. More information about the Fellowships is available online at: http://www.aera.net/Research-Policy-Advocacy/AERA-Congressional-Fellowship <http://www.aera.net/Research-Policy-Advocacy/AERA-Congressional-Fellowship> or email congressionalfellows@aera.net <mailto:congressionalfellows@aera.net>. To apply to the fellowship, click here <http://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/7993_9562493/340126/page1.html?cachebust=163>. > > · Writing and Research Specialist – Washington Partners, a government relations firm in downtown Washington seeks energetic individual to research, write, edit, and produce several newsletters for association and corporate clients in the P-12 education, higher education and financial services areas. Work may involve attendance at hearings and other events, research assistance, association management, support with communications strategy, including social media, and opportunity to do policy work over time depending on interest and abilities. Great opportunity for dynamic individual who is able to multi-task. Ideal candidate will have BA/BS, an interest in education policy, communications and at least one year of experience, preferably on Capitol Hill or at association, government relations or public relations firm. The ability to write quickly, cleanly and coherently is a key. If selected for an interview, a writing test will be administered. Competitive salary and benefits. Please provide resume and two or three writing samples to ahogan@wpllc.net <mailto:ahogan@wpllc.net> . > > Policy Associate – Access Group Inc. is seeking a Policy Associate to join its Center for Research & Policy Analysis in Washington, DC. The Policy Associate will support and assist the Company in furthering its legislative, regulatory, and administrative policy goals relevant to student financial aid and graduate and professional education. The Policy Associate will primarily be responsible for collaborating with the Director of Policy to implement a grassroots advocacy campaign related to Higher Education Act reauthorization. This work will include: engaging member law schools, monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals, advocating for Company policies with Members of Congress, and drafting content as needed. Learn more here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=accgroinc1&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US <https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=accgroinc1&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US>. > > Advocacy Manager – NASSP seeks an individual who will be responsible for developing a grassroots agenda to support school leaders as advocates, including extensive written communication concerning national policy action affecting education, the principalship, and students. Individual will lead association work on leading and emerging association advocacy initiatives, including participation in coalition meetings and conference calls; attendance at all congressional briefings, hearings, and markups; and drafting association position on policies, guidance and legislation. Apply here <https://www.nassp.org/who-we-are/careers-at-nassp#2>. > > > My best, > > Sheryl > > > Sheryl V. Cohen, Executive Director > 1800 M Street, NW > Suite 500 South > Washington, DC 20036 > T: 202-327-8125 > cohen@cef.org <mailto:cohen@cef.org> > www.cef.org <http://www.cef.org/>