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

Published on April 19, 2023 - 15:11 GMT

Statement by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request

Good morning, Chairman Aderholt, Ranking Member DeLauro, and distinguished members of the Committee. I am pleased to join you today to testify on behalf of President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 Budget Request for the Department of Education. My time in front …

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Published on April 11, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

Building Strong Partnerships to Advance Digital Equity for Learners

By Roberto Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, and Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology During the U.S. Department of Education’s National Digital Equity Summit, Secretary …

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Published on April 3, 2023 - 18:30 GMT

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Resolves Investigation Addressing the University of Vermont’s Responses to ...

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on Monday resolved investigation of a complaint regarding the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College’s failure to respond to antisemitic harassment. OCR identified concerns over …

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Published on March 31, 2023 - 18:38 GMT

Readout of Deputy Secretary Marten’s Discussion with Transgender Youth and Their Parents in Honor of Transgender Day of Visibility

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten hosted a roundtable on Thursday with transgender students who shared their experiences, alongside their parents, all of whom are faith leaders advocating for their children and for their communities at large. …

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Published on March 31, 2023 - 14:57 GMT

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education on Transgender Day of Visibility

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Visibility: “On Transgender Day of Visibility and every day, we must show transgender students that we see them and that we support them. We know many …

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Published on March 23, 2023 - 15:55 GMT

The Department of Education Announces Public Hearings on Higher Education Rulemaking

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today that it will hold virtual public hearings on April 11, 12, and 13 to receive stakeholder feedback on potential issues for future rulemaking sessions. The Department’s regulatory efforts reflect …

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Published on March 21, 2023 - 19:03 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Launches the Your Place in Space Challenge

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the launch of the Your Place in Space Challenge. This is the first challenge in the CTE Momentum series, an annual challenge series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access to …

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Published on March 9, 2023 - 14:30 GMT

An Open Letter from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten on Women’s History Month

It’s Women’s History Month, and this year’s national theme—Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories—honors women of all ages and backgrounds who shape and share the story of America, while expanding our understanding of the human condition and strengthening …

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Published on January 31, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

California School Counselor Advocacy Tips

As a school counselor in the Livingston Union School District, I have seen firsthand the vital role that school counseling positions play in supporting academic achievement, social-emotional development, college and career readiness, and mental health and …

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Published on January 26, 2023 - 17:49 GMT

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Pregnancy Discrimination Investigation of Troy ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the resolution of an investigation into whether Troy University in Alabama responded to a student’s requests for pregnancy-related adjustments during the 2020-21 school year …

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Published on January 24, 2023 - 20:33 GMT

Secretary Cardona Announces the U.S. Department of Education’s “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” Initiative

In a major address, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona laid out his vision for the direction the agency will follow in 2023 to promote academic excellence, improve learning conditions, and prepare our students for a world where global engagement is …

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Published on January 17, 2023 - 14:10 GMT

An Open Letter from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on MLK Day

Each January, we have an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to advancing equality, as we honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Education is one of the greatest levers to advance equality and empowerment. That’s because with …

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Published on January 11, 2023 - 23:56 GMT

Statement by Secretary Cardona in Response to Filing of Student Debt Relief Amicus Briefs

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today issued the following statement in response to the filing of more than a dozen amicus curiae briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Biden Administration’s student debt relief program: “The broad …

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Published on January 6, 2023 - 15:49 GMT

Statement from Secretary Cardona on Legal Brief Filed with the Supreme Court on the Student Debt Relief Program

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement after the Departments of Education and Justice filed a legal brief with the Supreme Court on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Program: “The Biden-Harris …

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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 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 24, 2022 - 22:05 GMT

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Debt Relief

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement regarding today’s temporary court order on debt relief : “Today’s temporary decision does not stop the Biden Administration’s efforts to provide borrowers the opportunity to apply …

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