WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that it expects to award up to 42 grants for professional development to improve classroom instruction for English learners. The agency description of the grant states: "Under the NPD program, authorized by sections 3111(c)(1)(C) and 3131 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), the Department awards grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) or public or private entities with relevant expe  more