U.S. Department of Education

Helping Youth and Children Recover from Traumatic Events

Tue, May 21, 2013 11:59 AM

Helping Youth and Children Recover from Traumatic Events

Looking for resources to help youth and children cope with stress after a traumatic event or natural disaster? ED's Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools site offers resources from the Department and federal partners.

Three More States Approved for NCLB Flexibility Waivers

Tue, May 21, 2013 12:00 PM

Three More States Approved for NCLB Flexibility Waivers

The Obama administration approved requests from Alaska, Hawaii and West Virginia for waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB), in exchange for state-developed plans to implement next-generation education reforms.

In the Classroom with Teachers

Tue, May 21, 2013 12:01 PM

In the Classroom with Teachers

What inspires teachers, and how do they inspire students? ED's regional officers share insights from shadowing teachers like high school science teacher Deborah Apple from San Francisco.

National Language Teacher of the Year

Tue, May 21, 2013 12:02 PM

National Language Teacher of the Year

Secretary Duncan talked with Spanish teacher Noah Geisel, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) National Language Teacher of the Year, about the importance of foreign languages and global competencies.

All Blog Press Releases Speeches Media Advisories

Thursday, May 23

New Student Loan Resource Available to U.S. Service Members

Wednesday, May 22

Statement from Secretary Duncan on Preventing Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling on July 1

Wednesday, May 22

Adult Learners Share Stories of Personal Triumph

Tuesday, May 21

Young Children Learn Math Through the Arts

Tuesday, May 21

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Tragedy in Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 21

Applications Now Available to Improve Education and Employment Outcomes for Low-Income Children with Disabilities

Tuesday, May 21

5 Things to Consider When Taking Out Student Loans

Monday, May 20

Celebrating the National Language Teacher of the Year and Foreign Language Partnerships

Monday, May 20

Obama Administration Approves Three More NCLB Flexibility Requests—37 States and DC Now Approved for Waivers

Monday, May 20

U.S. Department of Education Announces Arizona Will Receive $10.4 Million to Continue Efforts to Turn Around Its Lowest-Performing Schools

Wednesday, May 22

Adult Learners Share Stories of Personal Triumph

Tuesday, May 21

Young Children Learn Math Through the Arts

Tuesday, May 21

5 Things to Consider When Taking Out Student Loans

Monday, May 20

Celebrating the National Language Teacher of the Year and Foreign Language Partnerships

Monday, May 20

Join the Conversation to Improve Transition from School to Work for Youth with Disabilities

Friday, May 17

What Is a Student Loan Servicer and Why Should I Care?

Thursday, May 16

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why Teachers Succeed in the Classroom

Thursday, May 16

Technology Gives Students with Disabilities Access to College Courses

Wednesday, May 15

Meeting with Mothers and Advocates for Our Children

Monday, May 13

Back to School During Teacher Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 23

New Student Loan Resource Available to U.S. Service Members

Wednesday, May 22

Statement from Secretary Duncan on Preventing Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling on July 1

Tuesday, May 21

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Tragedy in Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 21

Applications Now Available to Improve Education and Employment Outcomes for Low-Income Children with Disabilities

Monday, May 20

Obama Administration Approves Three More NCLB Flexibility Requests—37 States and DC Now Approved for Waivers

Monday, May 20

U.S. Department of Education Announces Arizona Will Receive $10.4 Million to Continue Efforts to Turn Around Its Lowest-Performing Schools

Thursday, May 9

Departments of Justice and Education Reach Settlement to Address and Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment of Students at the University of Montana in Missoula

Thursday, May 9

U.S. Department of Education Goes "Back to School" as Part of Teacher Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 9

Alejandra Ceja Appointed Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Wednesday, May 8

Join the Conversation for Change

Saturday, May 18

A World Without Silos

Friday, May 17

"Passion, Expertise, and Vision"

Thursday, May 16

The Truth-Teller of Early Learning

Friday, May 3

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the National Head Start Association Conference

Tuesday, April 30

Choosing the Right Battles: Remarks and a Conversation

Monday, April 29

Opening Statement, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan--Release of NIEER's "The State of Preschool 2012" Yearbook

Wednesday, April 17

Statement of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan—FY 2014 Budget Request

Monday, April 15

Value Choices: Investing in High-Quality Preschool

Thursday, April 11

Testimony of US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan—FY 2014 Budget Request

Wednesday, April 3

The Tennessee Way: Lessons for the Nation

Wednesday, May 22

U.S. Under Secretary of Education to Serve as Panelist at Release of Report on Role of Community Colleges in Higher Education

Wednesday, May 22

Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Visit New Jersey’s Union County Vocational-Technical Schools, Conduct Roundtable on District’s Unique Approach to Educational Excellence

Tuesday, May 21

Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Give Keynote Remarks at New Jersey Statewide Career and Technical Education Conference

Monday, May 20

U.S. Rural Education Official to Participate in West Virginia 'Jobs and Food Systems Tour'

Monday, May 20

U.S. Department of Education Senior Officials to Participate in Roundtable on Importance of Family and Community Engagement in Raising Academic Achievement

Friday, May 17

U.S. Education Secretary to Deliver Morgan State University Commencement Address

Thursday, May 16

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Address Georgetown Public Policy Institute Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, May 15

Under Secretary Kanter to Deliver Commencement Address for Salem State's School of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, May 14

Assistant Deputy Secretary Shelton to Discuss Social and Emotional Learning in Education Reform at Forum in Chicago

Tuesday, May 14

U.S. Secretary of Education to Tour Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Illinois, Host Discussion on Labor-Management Collaboration

Federal Student Aid

Navigate the financial aid process and make informed decisions about paying for college.

Teaching Resources for Remembering Our Fallen on Memorial Day

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in military service.

Budget Request for Education

The 2014 budget request reflects the President's strong belief that education is a vital investment in the nation's economic competitiveness and in its communities.

Helping Youth and Children Recover from Traumatic Events

Three More States Approved for NCLB Flexibility Waivers

In the Classroom with Teachers

National Language Teacher of the Year

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