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Effort to Streamline Student Aid
Secretary Spellings visited a school in Boston, spoke at the Kennedy Forum at Harvard University, and announced a new effort to make the federal student aid application process simpler.

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Hurricane Response and Relief
The Department is committed to helping schools and students affected by the recent hurricanes.

Higher Education
College.gov, a new website, motivates students with inspirational stories and information about planning, preparing, and paying for college.

Strengthening NCLB
Secretary Spellings is taking steps to strengthen NCLB in addition to urging Congress to reauthorize the law.

National Math Panel Forum
Over 300 educators and policymakers gathered to share ideas on how to improve mathematics education in America.

America's Educational Progress
See information on student achievement, high school graduation rates, and more.

Doing What Works
Research-based practices for organizing instruction, encouraging girls in math and science, teaching K-5 English language learners, and more.

Secretary's Corner

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