U.S. Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 8, 2022 - 17:30 GMT

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement with California's Davis Joint Unified School District in ...

Untitled Document Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that the Davis Joint Unified School District in California has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure that its restraint and seclusion policies and …

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Published on December 7, 2022 - 13:32 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Launches New Initiative to Enhance STEM Education for All Students

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will host the YOU Belong in STEM National Coordinating Conference in Washington, D.C. as a key initiative for the Biden-Harris Administration. The Raise the Bar: STEM Excellence for All Students …

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Published on December 6, 2022 - 15:15 GMT

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Racial Harassment Investigation of Ottumwa ...

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced the resolution of a racial harassment complaint filed against Ottumwa Community School District in Iowa. OCR determined that during the course of school years 2020-21 and 2021 …

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Published on December 6, 2022 - 15:15 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Announcement on National Parents and Families Engagement Council

Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued the following statement: “Parental rights and voices matter. That’s a clear and consistent message we hear from education stakeholders throughout our nation, whether they’re parents themselves, students or …

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Published on December 2, 2022 - 21:50 GMT

Deputy Education Secretary's Statement on Selection of Chief Information Officer Luis R. Lopez

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten issued the following statement on the selection of Luis R. Lopez as Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Education, effective December 18, 2022: "I am very pleased to congratulate …

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Published on December 2, 2022 - 19:49 GMT

Department of Education, Department of Justice, and Department of Health and Human Services Release First Report to Congress as ...

The Interagency Task Force on Sexual Violence in Education (Task Force), created by the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA 2022 Reauthorization), presented its first report to Congress today. As required by the VAWA 2022 …

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Published on November 30, 2022 - 18:44 GMT

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools in ...

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a resolution agreement with Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia requiring it to take steps necessary to ensure that students with disabilities receive educational …

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Published on November 23, 2022 - 15:00 GMT

Gratitude for Arts and Science Educators

This month, as we’re thinking about gratitude, I’m reflecting on the tremendous impact that educators have had on my life. I would not be where I am today without the many teachers, counselors, librarians, and mentors that have lifted me up, and, now as an …

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Published on November 22, 2022 - 23:08 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Continues Fight for Student Debt Relief for Millions of Borrowers, Extends Student Loan Repayment ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections. The extension will alleviate uncertainty for borrowers as the Biden-Harris Administration asks the Supreme Court to review the …

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Published on November 17, 2022 - 17:49 GMT

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Federal Court Decision on the Sweet Settlement

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement regarding yesterday's decision on Sweet v.Cardona: “Since day one, the Biden Harris team has not stopped fighting for borrowers. We are pleased with yesterday's borrower …

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Published on November 17, 2022 - 15:39 GMT

Secretary Cardona's Remarks on Career Pathways and Success

Good afternoon. Isn't it great to hear the First Lady of the United States? Thank you, Dr. Biden, and thank you to Aon, and Greg Case, for welcoming us here today. During Dr. Biden's remarks, you heard what we in Washington hear from her and …

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Published on November 15, 2022 - 01:19 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Launches New Initiative to Support Career-Connected Learning and Increase Job Pathways for Young ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the launch of Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success, a new Biden-Harris Administration initiative supported by the Departments of Commerce and Labor to increase and expand access to high- …

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Published on November 11, 2022 - 05:02 GMT

Statement from Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on District Court Ruling on the Biden-Harris Administration Student Debt ...

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement regarding today’s district court ruling on student debt relief: "We believe strongly that the Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief Plan is lawful and necessary to give borrowers and …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 19:00 GMT

U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Title IX Athletics Investigation of Salem-Keizer ...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today the resolution of a complaint alleging inequitable athletics access for girls with respect to locker rooms, practice, and competitive facilities; equipment and supplies; …

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Published on November 2, 2022 - 19:42 GMT

Statement from Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach Kelly Leon on Education Secretary Cardona Testing ...

“This morning, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona tested positive for COVID-19 after taking an antigen test. He is fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. "President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden …

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Published on October 31, 2022 - 16:29 GMT

Education Department Releases Final Regulations to Expand and Improve Targeted Debt Relief Programs

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released final regulations that streamline and improve the rules for major targeted debt relief programs. The regulations expand eligibility, remove barriers to relief, and encourage automatic discharges …

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Published on October 28, 2022 - 20:20 GMT

Virginia Elementary School Invokes Code to Fight Bullying

“Red, Green, Black, and Blue. My Tribe is my Crew. We are O-C-C-O-Q-U-A-N! My school is the perfect 10…at The ‘O’!” These are words from one of the cheers we recite when we welcome new students to our school. At Occoquan Elementary School in Woodbridge …

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Published on October 28, 2022 - 15:04 GMT

Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona at Raising the Bar: Literacy and Math Series to Address Academic Recovery

Good afternoon. Welcome to your Department of Education. From day one, it was my expectation that we become a service agency. Today, and the series of summits we will hold in the future, are intended to ensure that we support your efforts to improve …

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Published on October 28, 2022 - 15:04 GMT

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Appointment of 14 New Members of the National Board for Education ...

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the appointment of 14 new members of the National Board for Education Sciences: “The experts appointed by President Biden to the National Board for Education Sciences are renowned …

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Published on October 27, 2022 - 10:43 GMT

Education Department Unveils Final Rules to Protect Veterans and Service Members, Improve College Access for Incarcerated ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced final rules that will better protect veterans and service members from predatory recruitment practices, implement access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students in high-quality prison …

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