Federal agencies have announced new funding competitions under the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program, aiming to support educational innovation and leadership development in schools. The initiative, jointly launched by the Departments of Education and Labor, seeks proposals for strategies that improve teaching quality and school management. Programs will focus on rewarding effective educators and fostering professional growth among school leaders. Details on eligibility and application processes are now available for interested stakeholders.


Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competitions for the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program and the Innovative Approaches to ...