As of this writing, the House and Senate have negotiated a continuing resolution, a temporary budget measure that will keep the government operating through Dec. 16. During that period, Congress will work on finalizing fiscal year 2023 appropriations for all federal programs, including education programs. Title IIA, which provides funding for professional learning to school districts, is in relatively good shape going into these negotiations, with the House Appropriations Committee approving a $100 million increase for next year and Senate Democrats supporting an $83 million increase. However, it remains to be seen what the final number will be and whether Congress can complete work on fiscal year 2023 appropriations before it adjourns for the year. Learning Forward and its stakeholder community have urged Congress to