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Districts to Enter the Race

Tue, May 22, 2012 5:38 PM

Link to blog post about new Race to the Top competition

Districts to Enter the Race

The Race to the Top District Competition will focus on personalizing and individualizing students' experience. Share your ideas about the competition proposal.

RESPECT Vision Released for Comment

Fri, May 4, 2012 6:36 PM

Link to RESPECT Vision Released for Comment blog post

RESPECT Vision Released for Comment

Read the newest RESPECT Project vision statement, sharpened by thousands of teachers across the country, and give your feedback to the U.S. Department of Education.

The Obama Record in Education

Mon, April 30, 2012 5:18 PM

Link to blog post about Secretary Duncan's speech

The Obama Record in Education

Secretary Duncan outlines the administration's accomplishments in a speech to the Mom Congress.

Green Ribbons Awarded

Tue, April 24, 2012 11:15 AM

Link to Green Ribbons Awarded blog post

Green Ribbons Awarded

The Department of Education recognizes 78 schools for a their comprehensive approaches to reduce their environmental impact, promote health, and provide high-quality environmental and outdoor education.

All Blog Press Releases Speeches Media Advisories

Tuesday, May 22

National Healthy Lunch Finals Held at ED

Tuesday, May 22

Announcing the Race to the Top District Competition

Tuesday, May 22

District-Level Race to the Top to Focus on the Classroom, Provide Tools to Enhance Learning and Serve the Needs of Every Student

Tuesday, May 22

A “State Dinner” Just For Kids

Monday, May 21

Secretaries Duncan and Sebelius Remind Graduating Students of New Health Coverage Options Under Health Care Law

Wednesday, May 16

April “School Days” Highlights Potential Increase in Student Loan Rate

Wednesday, May 16

2012 Labor Management Conference to Showcase Local Work on Strengthening Teaching Profession

Tuesday, May 15

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Tuesday, May 15

Education Department Announces Winners of Net Price Calculator Video Contest

Tuesday, May 15

Different Venues; Similar Questions

Tuesday, May 22

National Healthy Lunch Finals Held at ED

Tuesday, May 22

Announcing the Race to the Top District Competition

Tuesday, May 22

A “State Dinner” Just For Kids

Wednesday, May 16

April “School Days” Highlights Potential Increase in Student Loan Rate

Tuesday, May 15

Education Department Announces Winners of Net Price Calculator Video Contest

Tuesday, May 15

Different Venues; Similar Questions

Monday, May 14

Whatever It Takes: School Turnaround Realities

Monday, May 14

A Classroom Visit May Be Worth a Thousand Weblinks

Friday, May 11

“Hey Ben, this is Arne Duncan. How are you doing?”

Thursday, May 10

ED Shows Appreciation by Walking a Day in 50 Teachers’ Shoes

Tuesday, May 22

District-Level Race to the Top to Focus on the Classroom, Provide Tools to Enhance Learning and Serve the Needs of Every Student

Monday, May 21

Secretaries Duncan and Sebelius Remind Graduating Students of New Health Coverage Options Under Health Care Law

Wednesday, May 16

2012 Labor Management Conference to Showcase Local Work on Strengthening Teaching Profession

Tuesday, May 15

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Tuesday, May 15

U.S. Department of Education Issues Resource Document that Discourages Restraint and Seclusion

Friday, May 11

Louisiana to Receive Over $10 Million to Turn Around Lowest-Performing Schools

Friday, May 11

Education Department Announces $254 Million for Upward Bound Projects to Help About 60,000 Students Access and Succeed in Higher Education

Thursday, May 10

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress Science Assessment, Grade 8

Wednesday, May 9

Secretary Duncan Makes Surprise Visit to Luke C. Moore High School in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 7

U.S. Department of Education Kicks-Off Teacher Appreciation Week with a National Dialogue on Strengthening and Elevating the Teaching Profession

Monday, May 14

The Ladder Beneath My Feet

Thursday, May 3

Broadening the Spirit of Respect and Cooperation for the Global Public Good

Monday, April 30

The Obama Record in Education

Thursday, April 19

A New Blueprint for Career and Technical Education

Thursday, April 19

Investing in America's Future: A Blueprint for Transforming Career and Technical Education

Thursday, April 12

The Power of Debate—Building the Five "C's" for the 21st Century

Tuesday, April 10

The State of States Preschool—and Round Two of the RTT-Early Learning Challenge

Monday, April 2

Prepared Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Report, "Arts Education in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools: 2009-10"

Monday, March 19

“Working in the Nation’s Lowest-Performing Schools: A Progress Report”

Wednesday, March 14

World-Class Teachers and School Leaders

Tuesday, May 22

Education Department Senior Official to Deliver Keynote Address at University of Alabama's System Scholars Institute 2012

Tuesday, May 22

Senior Advisor on College Access to Participate on Panel Highlighting Challenges of College Access and Success

Tuesday, May 22

U.S. Education Officials to Join State and District Leaders across 41 States for a Two-Day Conference on Strengthening the Teaching Profession

Tuesday, May 22

White House Domestic Policy Council Director and Deputy Director Join Secretary Duncan to Announce Proposed Criteria for Race To The Top District-Level Competition

Monday, May 21

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Make Announcement on Race to the Top at Education Stakeholder Forum Tuesday

Monday, May 21

U.S. Education Secretary to Give Remarks at National Small Business Week's Procurement Awards Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

Friday, May 18

U.S. Education Officials to Join State, District Leaders Across 41 States for Two-Day Conference on Strengthening Teaching Profession

Friday, May 18

Education Department to Host Healthy School Lunch Competition for High School Students

Friday, May 18

U.S. Under Secretary of Education to Deliver Commencement Address at California State University, Fullerton

Friday, May 18

Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Brenda Girton-Mitchell to give Keynote Address at George Washington University’s Interfaith Baccalaureate Service

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Helping public servants repay their student loans.

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ESEA Flexibility

Find out how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB).

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