U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Ceremony

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On June 4, Secretary Duncan and senior administration officials recognized the 2012 Green Ribbon Schools honorees.
On June 4, Secretary Duncan and senior administration officials recognized the 2012 honorees. The 78 schools feature sustainable learning spaces and engage their students and communities in environmental projects.

Eight More States Get NCLB Waivers

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link to blog post about NCLB waivers
With the announcements, 19 states have flexibility to comply with No Child Left Behind. In exchange for waivers, the states have plans to close the achievement gap and prepare all students for college and career.

Labor-Management Conference 2012

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Link to Labor-Management Conference 2012 blog post
Secretary Duncan, national education leaders, and over 100 teams of school management and union leaders met in Cincinnati on May 23-24. Follow the conversation on Twitter #LMConf12.

Districts to Enter the Race

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Link to blog post about new Race to the Top competition
The Race to the Top District Competition will focus on personalizing and individualizing students' experience. Share your ideas about the competition proposal.
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Link to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) information page
Helping public servants repay their student loans.
 
Link to ESEA Flexibility page
Find out how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB).
 
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