News Federal Stimulus: What Does it Mean for Education? Posted March 19, 2009 By News editor As the American economy worsens, both schools and educators will be forced to face many difficult decisions. While the recent passing of President Barack Obama's education stimulus package may come as a relief to many schools in the nation, it also raises serious questions about the distribution of funding, as well as the best ways to spend the money wisely. In this video feature, Professor Thomas Hehir, Professor Thomas Payzant, and Lecturer Janice Jackson discuss many of the issues facing schools and districts in light of the economy and the education stimulus package.Watch the RealPlayer video News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News A Global View of Education and Climate Change How Professor Fernando Reimers keeps the transition to a green economy at the forefront of his work Usable Knowledge Growth and Consequences Andrew Ho assesses current approaches to measuring proficiency among students and schools — and proposes alternative metrics. News Education Redesign Lab Launches By All Means The new initiative aims to eliminate the link between children’s socioeconomic status and achievement.