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

Published on August 18, 2022 - 21:07 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Announces $51.7 Million in 189 McNair Grants to Improve Disadvantaged Students’ Preparation for ...

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced $51.7 million in 189 new grant awards to institutions of higher education across the United States as part of the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair). The program …

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Published on August 18, 2022 - 14:56 GMT

Teacher Leadership as a Military Spouse: All Roads Lead to Learning

By: Rebecca Standridge, Program Specialist for ESE Curriculum and veteran Special Education Teacher in Marion County, Florida As a child, I dreamed of growing up and becoming a teacher; practicing reading aloud with my baby dolls and stuffed animals and …

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Published on August 16, 2022 - 22:20 GMT

U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Settlement with Victor Valley Union High School District in ...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that the Victor Valley Union High School District in California has entered into a resolution agreement to end race discrimination in implementation of school discipline. …

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Published on August 16, 2022 - 18:20 GMT

BACK TO SCHOOL 2022: Giving Every School the Tools They Need to Prevent COVID-19 Spread and Stay Safely Open All Year Long

“Back-to-school season is a time of possibility and promise for students, parents and families, and educators alike. To all the school leaders working to ensure your campuses can remain safely open for in-person learning throughout this new academic year, …

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Published on August 16, 2022 - 14:20 GMT

Education Department approves $3.9 billion group discharge for 208,000 borrowers who attended ITT Technical Institute

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that it will discharge all remaining federal student loans that borrowers received to attend ITT Technical Institute (ITT) from January 1, 2005, through its closure in September 2016. The …

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Published on August 11, 2022 - 20:05 GMT

Raise the B.A.R. Bold + Action + Results in College Excellence and Equity

Good afternoon, everyone! To all the college presidents and leaders here today: thank you for coming. It's even worse when you lose your luggage or have cancellations, which I know many of you did. Traveling to Washington in the final weeks of summer …

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Published on August 11, 2022 - 20:05 GMT

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Updated CDC Guidance

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today issued the following statement on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the pandemic. "This latest guidance from the CDC should give our students, parents, and …

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Published on August 11, 2022 - 10:37 GMT

The Importance of Academic Advising in Higher Education

By: Kaitlin Thach, Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communication and Outreach “The main function of an academic advisor is to bring holistic support to students as they navigate their higher education to post grad journey.” Universities and …

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Published on August 11, 2022 - 10:37 GMT

During ‘Raise the B.A.R.’ Summit, Education Department Announces College Completion Fund Competition to Support Postsecondary ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the availability of $5 million in funds to support a new College Completion Fund for Postsecondary Student Success. The funding will support grants to Historically Black Colleges and …

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Published on August 5, 2022 - 14:02 GMT

Statement from Secretary Miguel Cardona on Confirmation of Nasser Paydar as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the confirmation of Nasser Paydar as assistant secretary for postsecondary education: "It is with great excitement that I congratulate Dr. Nasser Paydar on his …

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Published on August 5, 2022 - 10:56 GMT

Statement from Secretary of Education on National Center for Education Statistics' Data Showing Student Recovery Throughout the ...

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released the statement below following the release of the National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) June 2022 data that highlights an improvement in student performance and three-quarters of public …

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Published on July 29, 2022 - 18:37 GMT

Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Two New Actions to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

Our nation's young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Even before the pandemic, rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among youth were on the rise. The pandemic exacerbated those issues, disrupting learning, …

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Published on July 29, 2022 - 16:24 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Announces $215 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students in Puerto Rico, Boost ...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Puerto Rico Secretary of Education Eliezer Ramos Parés announced that $215 million in previously awarded American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds would be disbursed to schools across the island ahead of the new …

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Published on July 27, 2022 - 17:34 GMT

Celebrating the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and Sustainability Efforts Across the Department

By: Andrea Suarez Falken, Special Advisor for Infrastructure and Sustainability, U.S. Department of Education. On July 26, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) recognized 27 schools, five school districts, and four postsecondary institutions, as well as …

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Published on July 26, 2022 - 13:20 GMT

Federal Student Aid’s Summer Assignment: Modernize the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS®)

By: Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid For many, summer is a time for family trips and backyard BBQs, but it is not all fun and games. Before we know it, many students will be rushing to …

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Published on July 26, 2022 - 13:20 GMT

Education Department Releases Proposed Regulations to Protect Veterans and Service Members, Increase College Oversight, and ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released proposed regulations that would implement critical changes in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that better protect veterans and service members from being subject to aggressive targeting …

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Published on July 22, 2022 - 17:24 GMT

Secretary Cardona Congratulates 2022 President’s Education Awards Program Recipients

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today congratulated the 2022 President’s Education Awards Program (PEAP) recipients, recognizing hundreds of thousands of elementary, middle, and high school graduates from public and private schools across all 50 …

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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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