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

Published on July 22, 2022 - 14:04 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Awards Oxford Area Community School District Over $700,000 in Emergency Funds in Response to Tragic ...

Today, in response to the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Michigan’s Oxford High School in November 2021, the U.S. Department of Education disbursed a School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant totaling $707,600 to Oxford Area …

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Published on July 20, 2022 - 19:38 GMT

New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline

New guidance released today from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) helps public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs …

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Published on July 20, 2022 - 19:38 GMT

Postsecondary Accreditation Cannot Become a Race to the Bottom

By: Antoinette Flores, Senior Advisor, Office of Postsecondary Education The Department of Education (Department) is committed to ensuring that institutions of higher education (institutions) maintain high quality standards and strong student outcomes. As …

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Published on July 20, 2022 - 19:38 GMT

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Summer Learning and Enrichment Programs to Help Students Catch Up

Summer learning and enrichment programs can play a critical role in student success. From providing students opportunities to catch up academically from what they may have missed during the pandemic to providing channels for students to engage with their …

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Published on July 15, 2022 - 13:00 GMT

Career and College Pathways in Action: Top Takeaways from Experts in the Field

By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Our nation’s future depends upon an educated and skilled workforce—especially as economic mobility is in decline and the world of work is rapidly shifting. The …

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Published on July 14, 2022 - 14:03 GMT

Hearing the Voices of Parents, Families, and Caregivers

By: Dawn Ellis, PhD, Liaison to Parents and Families, National Engagement Team, Office of Communication and Outreach In January 2022, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona shared his vision for education in America, which addressed the need for more …

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Published on July 14, 2022 - 14:03 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Announces Engage Every Student Initiative to Ensure Every Student Has Access to High-Quality Learning

The announcement made during National Summer Learning Week will allow more students to access more programs year-round to support their academic and mental health needs. To support President Biden’s call last week for schools to use American Rescue Plan …

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Published on July 13, 2022 - 13:16 GMT

Education Department Announces $68 Million in Grants to Support Students Through Full-Service Community Schools

Today, the U.S. Department of Education released a Notice Inviting Applications for the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grant program that provides academic support and strengthens connections among schools, parents and families, and their …

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Published on July 13, 2022 - 13:16 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Awards Final $198 Million of American Rescue Plan Higher Education Funds to Support Students at ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) awarded the final $198 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants. The grants will assist students who attend 244 colleges and universities and provides resources to help these …

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Published on July 11, 2022 - 17:14 GMT

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the below statement following a White House event commemorating the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: “The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is an important step toward addressing years of …

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Published on July 6, 2022 - 19:33 GMT

Academic Success for Students in Foster Care Begins with Strong Partnerships Between Child Welfare and Education Systems

By: Aysha E. Schomburg, Associate Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau in the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Ruth Ryder, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Elementary and Secondary …

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Published on July 6, 2022 - 14:25 GMT

Education Department Releases Proposed Regulations to Expand and Improve Targeted Relief Programs

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released proposed regulations that would expand and improve the major student loan discharge programs authorized by the Higher Education Act. The regulations propose to alleviate student loan debt …

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Published on July 5, 2022 - 13:05 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Answers President Biden’s Call to Action to Spur Academic Recovery

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of actions to support students' academic recovery and to ensure recovery efforts are meeting student, parent, and family needs. These actions will help meet President Biden’s call for more …

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Published on July 1, 2022 - 17:15 GMT

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on "Don't Say Gay" Law Going into Effect Today

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement in response to the Florida Legislature's Parental Rights in Education law going into effect: "As a father and as Secretary of Education, I am deeply disheartened that …

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Published on July 1, 2022 - 16:23 GMT

Supporting High Quality Charter Schools and Their Success

By: Anna Hinton, PhD, Director, Charter Schools Program, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education The U.S. Department of Education is committed to ensuring that all its programs are implemented in ways that increase educational opportunity for students …

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Published on June 29, 2022 - 14:00 GMT

Education Announces nearly $25 million for Promise Neighborhoods Funding

By: Brenda Calderon, Ph.D., Office of Elementary and Secondary Education “Promise Neighborhoods build on the rich resources, ingenuity, and creativity of communities to bring together schools, nonprofits, and other organizations in a concerted effort to …

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Published on June 29, 2022 - 12:18 GMT

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Participates in Conversation with DACAmented Students, Educators, School Counselors, and ...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona participated in a virtual discussion with six DACAmented students, educators, school counselors, and policy leaders in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for …

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Published on June 24, 2022 - 19:09 GMT

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Sex-Based Harassment Investigation of Tamalpais ...

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced the resolution of a sex-based harassment investigation of the Tamalpais Union High School District in California. OCR determined that the district violated Title IX of the …

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Published on June 23, 2022 - 16:45 GMT

The U.S. Department of Education Releases Proposed Changes to Title IX Regulations, Invites Public Comment

Today, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX – the landmark civil rights law that has opened doors for generations of women and girls – the U.S. Department of Education released for public comment proposed changes to the regulations that help …

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Published on June 23, 2022 - 16:45 GMT

Secretary Cardona's Remarks on the U.S. Department of Education’s Release of Proposed Amendments to Title IX

Good morning. Throughout American history, landmark laws have brought waves of change that carried our country toward a more perfect union. Before the Fair Labor Standards Act, many children didn't spend their days learning in schools, but working in …

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