U.S. Department of Education Press Releases

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Published on May 23, 2018 - 16:16 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Announces Opportunity for Federal Student Loan Borrowers to be Reconsidered for Public Service Loan ...

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has launched a process for federal student loan borrowers to be reconsidered for loan forgiveness under a temporary expansion of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This limited …

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 19:37 GMT

Student Artists From Rose Tree Media School District Celebrated at the U.S. Department of Education

Students from the Rose Tree Media School District celebrate their success at the U.S. Department of Education. About 250 student artists, teachers, parents, and school administrators from the Rose Tree Media School District in Pennsylvania, along with U.S …

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 16:33 GMT

Prepared Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to the House Education and the Workforce Committee

Below are today’s remarks as prepared for delivery. Click here to read the full written testimony submitted to Congress last week. Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Scott and Members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to testify today. I’m …

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 15:05 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Partners with Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum to Launch "She Can" STEM Summer Camp

Washington — Continuing its efforts to emphasize the value and importance of education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the U.S. Department of Education has partnered with the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum to launch …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 19:13 GMT

Secretary DeVos Statement on Santa Fe High School Shooting

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos issued the following statement on the violent attack at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas: My heart is heavy from watching the horrific events that unfolded at Santa Fe High School today. My …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

Secretary DeVos Approves Alaska and Iowa’s ESSA State Plans

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the approval of the Alaska and Iowa consolidated state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). “I am pleased to approve these plans which comply with the requirements of the …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Announced

The U.S. Department of Education today released the names of the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country, 46 schools, six districts, and six …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Welcomes Dr. Mick Zais as Deputy Secretary

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today congratulated Dr. Mitchell (Mick) Zais of South Carolina on being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Deputy Secretary of Education. “We are thrilled to finally have Mick on our team,” said …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Launches New Website Accessibility Technical Assistance Initiative

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced it is launching a new technical assistance initiative to assist schools, districts, state education agencies, libraries, colleges and universities in making …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

Secretary DeVos Announces New Federal Disaster Assistance for Florida

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a total of approximately $84.5 million in new federal assistance for Florida under the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (K-12 Restart) program. The award announced today is the …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

Readout of Secretary DeVos’ Meeting with Experts and Survivors of Mass Shootings

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today held an informational meeting with survivors and family members impacted by the mass shootings at Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook and Parkland, in addition to authors of official reports …

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Published on May 18, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

Seventh Cohort of U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Announced

On May 16th, the U.S. Department of Education named the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS), District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country, 46 schools, six districts, and six …

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Published on May 16, 2018 - 14:33 GMT

Prepared Remarks by Secretary DeVos to the Alfred E. Smith Foundation

Thank you, Your Eminence. I’ve long appreciated your moral leadership in the Church, in this city and in our country. Your winsome voice simply cannot be ignored. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of New York’s families. And sir, it’s always a …

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Published on May 15, 2018 - 23:05 GMT

Readout of Secretary DeVos' School Visit to Manhattan High School for Girls

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today traveled to New York City, New York, to visit the Orthodox Jewish School, Manhattan High School for Girls. At 10 AM, Secretary DeVos arrived at the all girls school and was greeted by Mrs. Yanofsky, School …

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Published on May 15, 2018 - 20:06 GMT

Secretary DeVos Announces New Federal Disaster Assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a total of approximately $13 million in new federal assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands under the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (K-12 Restart) program. The award …

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Published on May 11, 2018 - 18:39 GMT

A Counselor’s Thank You to Teachers

We hear about all the great teachers in the counseling office. The one who set the times tables to the tune of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” ensuring kids will remember them forever, even if it will take a while to get to eight times nine. Mr. Jones, the …

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Published on May 9, 2018 - 19:18 GMT

What is APAHM?

APAHM stands for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. It was first designated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week by President Carter under Public Law 95-419 in 1978. In 1992, it was designated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month by President …

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Published on May 8, 2018 - 18:07 GMT

161 Students From Across the Country Named 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 54th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields. "I want to …

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Published on May 7, 2018 - 21:16 GMT

Secretary DeVos Approves Alabama, Colorado and Kentucky’s ESSA State Plans

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the approval of the Alabama, Colorado and Kentucky consolidated state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). "I am pleased to approve these plans which comply with the …

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Published on May 5, 2018 - 15:38 GMT

Prepared Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to Ave Maria University's 2018 Spring Commencement

Thank you, President Towey, for that kind introduction and for your leadership of this university. In your seven years as president, Ave Maria University has grown in size and stature. And it will undoubtedly continue on that trajectory with you at its …

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