U.S. Department of Education Press Releases

• Published on November 20, 2020 - 19:45 GMT

  Secretary DeVos Unveils Interactive Online Portal to Provide Transparency on Use of CARES Act Education Funding by States, ...

  WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a new online portal that clearly shows if states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and institutions of higher education (IHEs) are using the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic …

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• Published on November 18, 2020 - 17:48 GMT

  Readout of the Department of Education’s Office for Career Technical and Adult Education ‘Rethink Work Based Learning’ Event with ...

  WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos convened a diverse group of business, education and workforce leaders at the Department of Education for a “Rethink Work-Based Learning” Event.  Key Administration officials participating in …

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• Published on November 17, 2020 - 21:07 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Delivers on Trump Administrations STEM Strategy with Historic Investment

  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education announced today that during the last fiscal year, it has invested $578 million to support high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for students through its discretionary and …

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• Published on November 9, 2020 - 22:04 GMT

  Secretary DeVos Opens Nominations for Second Annual Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award

  WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the call for nominations for the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award, which honors two K-12 educators for excellence in cybersecurity education. Now in its second year, the …

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• Published on October 28, 2020 - 22:26 GMT

  Secretary DeVos Releases Statement on The Nation's Report Card Results for 12th Graders

  U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the new reading and mathematics results for 12th grade students on The Nation's Report Card: "America is the greatest country on the face of the earth, and we should …

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• Published on October 23, 2020 - 22:01 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Releases Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide

  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education today released a new Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide, a resource to help parents and guardians understand how digital tools can provide tailored learning opportunities, engage students with course …

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• Published on October 21, 2020 - 22:41 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Funding For Earn-and-Learn Opportunities to Prepare Postsecondary Students for ...

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today additional funding for the Federal Work Study (FWS) Experimental Sites, an initiative which expands earn-and-learn opportunities for students by removing barriers to off-campus jobs, …

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• Published on October 20, 2020 - 21:29 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Uncovers Vast Underreporting of Foreign Gifts and Contracts by Higher Education Institutions

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos unveiled a report today detailing the massive failure of many colleges and universities to disclose more than $6.5 billion in funding and resources from foreign sources including China, Russia, Saudi …

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• Published on October 20, 2020 - 11:44 GMT

  Prepared Remarks by Secretary DeVos at Hillsdale College

  Thank you, Dr. Arnn, for that kind introduction, for your leadership here, and for your unparalleled commitment to the “diffusion of sound learning.” That line from Hillsdale’s charter is, by itself, a noble charge. Put in the context of your founding, it …

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• Published on October 19, 2020 - 21:07 GMT

  10 Principals Named Recipients of 2020 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership

  WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today named 10 principals as recipients of the 2020 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership. The 10 principals were selected from the 2020 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools and will …

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• Published on October 15, 2020 - 18:05 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Releases 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection

  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today released the 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC). This data, which are self-reported by 17,604 public school districts and 97,632 public schools and …

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• Published on October 9, 2020 - 19:26 GMT

  U.S. Education Secretary Appoints Five Members to Board Overseeing The Nation’s Report Card

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the appointment of five distinguished leaders to the National Assessment Governing Board. This year’s slate includes four new members and one re-appointed member. Former Mississippi Gov. …

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• Published on October 9, 2020 - 14:37 GMT

  Readout of the White House Conference Call with African American Leaders on School Choice Now with U.S. Education Secretary Betsy ...

  WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, alongside Sen. Tim Scott and members of the White House Domestic Policy Council, participated in a call with African American leaders this week on the importance of education freedom and how the " …

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• Published on October 2, 2020 - 21:17 GMT

  Secretary DeVos Announces More than $131 Million in New Funding to Create and Expand High-Quality Public Charter Schools

  WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced more than $131 million in new grant funding to create and expand hundreds of high-quality public charter schools across the country. Recipients of the funding include three statewide …

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• Published on October 1, 2020 - 15:19 GMT

  Secretary DeVos Announces $24 Million In Grants to Expand Education Choice for Native American Students

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced this week 40 new grant awards totaling $24 million to expand education options for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The Accessing Choices in Education (ACE) grants will help Native …

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• Published on October 1, 2020 - 15:19 GMT

  Department Launches 2021-22 FAFSA Cycle

  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Education released the 2021–22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This launch comes as the Department continues to provide information, tools, and resources to help students make informed …

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• Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:16 GMT

  Secretary DeVos Expands Commitment to Elevating the Teaching Profession through New Grant Funding for Performance-Based ...

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today nearly $100 million in grant awards to school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations that build on her commitment to elevating the teaching profession …

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• Published on September 25, 2020 - 17:36 GMT

  Secretary DeVos Announces Student-Centered Grant Awards to Spur Worker Development, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth During ...

  HAMPTON, Va. — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $126 million in new grant funding will be awarded to eight states to provide students the opportunity to develop new skills in high demand areas. The recipients will leverage …

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• Published on September 24, 2020 - 21:04 GMT

  Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Virtual Panel on Successful Strategies to Reopen Schools This Fall

  WASHINGTON –U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Brogan hosted a geographically diverse group of education practitioners to discuss successful strategies and innovative ideas they have …

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• Published on September 24, 2020 - 18:37 GMT

  U.S. Secretary of Education Announces 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

  WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 367 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student …

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