As we close out the Labor Day holiday, there is another day worth commemorating at the end of summer and beginning of the school year: September 17 — Constitution and Citizenship Day. The day was first designated by Congress in 1952, and in 2004 the …
Building on the significant progress seen in America's schools over the last six years, the U.S. Department of Education announced today that Pennsylvania has received continued flexibility from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act …
Students may want to find schools that have a high rate of success among their students—all for a good price. The following 30 four-year institutions have high graduation rates among first-time, full-time students, and low costs for their lowest-income …
U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary Ted Mitchell and Special Master Joseph Smith will hold a press call today with reporters at 11 a.m. EDT on the Department's first progress report on the borrowers' defense process from Special Master Joe …
As part of its Excellent Educators for All initiative—designed to ensure that all students have equal access to a high-quality education—the U.S. Department of Education today announced the approval of 16 states' plans to ensure equitable access to …
It’s true that public schooling in the US got its foundation from heavy church involvement during the pioneer days. Candidly, just look at the private and even public colleges & universities that were once affiliated with religious denominations. But, …
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that it has resolved its investigation of two sexual violence complaints filed against Michigan State University. The university, which has taken important positive steps …
Former ED intern Tenzin Choenyi and his mentor Aubrie Tossmann re-connected in Chicago recently. (Photo courtesy Tenzin Choenyi) Like most kids, I used to think a hero was someone with super powers, such as Batman or Captain America. As I grew older, I …
We’re hitting the road for our sixth annual back-to-school bus tour, and earlier today we announced the eleven stops we’ll be making in seven states during the week of September 14. We’re really excited to be visiting the following locations: Woodland …
The U.S. Department of Education announced today two grant awards totaling $25 million to Twin Cities Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the development of television and multimedia programs that will engage preschool and …
President Barack Obama joined Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at North High School in Des Moines, Iowa, as part of as the Duncan’s Sixth Annual Back-to-School Bus Tour. The President and Secretary Duncan hosted a town hall with high school students …
This Friday is the second annual Character Day, and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate America’s students – students like DeAndre in Milwaukee. DeAndre was always driven to learn, but often bullied. His school didn’t have the supports or resources it …
Completing higher education can provide huge benefits to students that last throughout their lives. Decades of research have shown large returns to higher education in terms of labor market earnings, health, and happiness. Compared to those with a high …
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the names of four principals to be the Department’s Principal Ambassador Fellows for the 2015-2016 school year, in addition to nine teachers as 2015-2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellows. One principal …
Today marks the start of the iCount: Equity through Representation symposium, a convening of over 100 representatives from educational institutions and philanthropic and community organizations to bring attention to the need for data disaggregation to …
ED is accepting applications for Winter/Spring internships through October 1, 2015. College Signing Day. If you are interested in interning during the upcoming term, there are three things you must send in order to be considered for an interview: A cover …
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services today released guidance urging early learning programs to include children with disabilities. The guidance sets a vision for action that recommends states, districts, schools and public and …
Today, the nation begins its annual observation of Hispanic Heritage Month. Through Oct. 15, Americans will reflect on the many contributions Hispanics have made to enrich the tapestry of our country in a wide variety of areas. This occasion affords us an …
Cecilia Muñoz talks with a student at Woodland Early Learning Community School in Kansas City, MO, as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Ready For Success Back-to-School Bus Tour. (Official Department of Education Photo by Paul Wood). Every year, …
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