U.S. Department of Education Press Releases

• Published on September 28, 2022 - 22:07 GMT

  Department Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning ...

  The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and …

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• Published on September 28, 2022 - 22:07 GMT

  Department Awards Nearly $1 Billion to 56 States and Territories to Provide Students with Safer and Healthier Learning ...

  The U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and …

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• Published on September 28, 2022 - 14:35 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Communicates Vision to Advance Digital Equity for All Learners

  Today, during the National Digital Equity Summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Educational Technology (OET) launched Advancing Digital Equity for All: Community-based Recommendations for Developing Effective Digital Equity Plans …

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• Published on September 27, 2022 - 12:02 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Awards Over $60 Million to Strengthen the Teacher Pipeline, Increase Educator Leadership, and Support ...

  Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) is announcing new awards to further address the teacher shortage and help ensure long-term investments in teacher pipeline and development programs across the country. New investments under the …

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• Published on September 23, 2022 - 20:38 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Launches $1 Million Future Finder Challenge to Reimagine Career Navigation for Adult Learners

  Today, in recognition of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) is proud to launch Stage 1 of the Future Finder Challenge, a $1 million challenge to reimagine career navigation for adult learners. …

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• Published on September 21, 2022 - 22:10 GMT

  Education Department Awards $177 Million in New Grants to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment for People with Disabilities

  Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) announced new five-year grant awards for the Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) demonstration project to 14 state vocational rehabilitation ( …

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• Published on September 21, 2022 - 12:17 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Awards Project SERV Grants to Fisk University and Coppin State University

  Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grants to two additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that experienced bomb threats earlier this year. Fisk …

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• Published on September 20, 2022 - 20:23 GMT

  Secretary Cardona's Remarks on Teachers at the University of Tennessee with the First Lady, Knoxville, TN

  Thank you! First of all: that marching band looks awesome. It's a joy to be here in Tennessee. You're known as the "Volunteer State" for a reason. Tennesseans stepped up to help – you helped our country, you volunteered. And that's …

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• Published on September 19, 2022 - 20:24 GMT

  White House Initiative On Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, And Economic Opportunity Through Historically Black Colleges ...

  The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) will convene its annual national conference Sept. 20-23 in Washington, D.C. This year’s …

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• Published on September 19, 2022 - 20:24 GMT

  Secretary Cardona Joins Vice President Harris for Visit to Orangeburg, South Carolina, Engagement with Students on National Voter ...

  On Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Orangeburg, South Carolina, with Vice President Kamala Harris to meet with college students. They will highlight the importance of National Voter Registration Day and host …

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• Published on September 16, 2022 - 15:48 GMT

  

  Deputy Secretary on the Road to Success Bus Tour

  “I know you’re all going to have a wonderful day of learning.” Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten said as she finished the morning announcements at Idlewild Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping ED kick off the Road to Success Back to School …

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• Published on September 16, 2022 - 15:48 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Announces 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools

  U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. …

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• Published on September 16, 2022 - 15:48 GMT

  

  How to Become a National Blue Ribbon School

  Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan said that “great schools don’t happen by chance. Great schools happen by design.” It takes hard work & dedication at all levels of a school community – from students, teachers, staff, administrators, & …

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• Published on September 15, 2022 - 17:53 GMT

  Department Awards Over $7 Million to Eight Organizations to Highlight Parent Voices and Support Families Informing Student ...

  Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling over $7 million to eight statewide organizations under the 2022 Competitive Grants for the Statewide Family Engagement Centers (SFEC) program, underscoring the Biden-Harris Administration…

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• Published on September 15, 2022 - 12:18 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Awards Project SERV Grants to Tougaloo College and Fayetteville State University

  Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grants to two HBCUs following the recent spate of bomb threats. Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, and Fayetteville State …

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• Published on September 14, 2022 - 16:52 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Announces Nearly $5.8 Million of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Funding for West Virginia as Part ...

  As our nation’s children and youth head back to school, the Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to supporting their mental health needs. Even before the pandemic, rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among youth were on the rise. …

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• Published on September 14, 2022 - 16:52 GMT

  

  A Population of Heartbreak

  By: Cori Walls, International Baccalaureate film & Digital Video Production teacher for Palm Beach County School District in Delray Beach, FL Why is it that so many films have a backstory of a child losing a parent? Or that many superheroes are …

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• Published on September 13, 2022 - 19:34 GMT

  U.S. Department of Education Disperses Funds to Support Parents of Children with Disabilities

  Today, the U.S. Department of Education is announcing an additional $2.5 million investment to centers that serve a critical role for parents and families of students with disabilities across the nation. These supplemental grants to Parent Training and …

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• Published on September 13, 2022 - 16:03 GMT

  Secretary Cardona's Remarks at The North Carolina A&T State University Pep Rally with the First Lady, Greensboro, NC

  Thank you, Chancellor Martin. And thank you to our First Lady, Dr. Biden. As an educator, let me tell you: it makes a difference to know we have an educator in the White House. Thank you for all you're doing to elevate teaching and support teachers of …

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• Published on September 13, 2022 - 16:00 GMT

  Secretary Cardona's Remarks at the Special Olympics Unified Champion School Banner Announcement at Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary ...

  Thank you: Principal Smith, Superintendent Kamras, President Thomason, Dr. Harris-Muhammad, distinguished guests. And special appreciation to Emanuel Wright-Anthony, who is doing an amazing job as emcee. And thanks to the entire Oak Grove-Bellemeade …

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