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News from Secretary Arne Duncan.

Celebrating Teachers During this Year’s Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

Today marks the final day of an eventful Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th-10th). The Department of Education joined millions across the country to celebrate teachers for their dedication and hard work, but also to listen to teachers on how we … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Need To Know About Your Student Loans

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Nicole Callahan

You survived the final exams, the all-nighters and maybe even a crazy roommate or two. You did it, class of 2013! Congratulations on graduating! Before you head off to the real world, it’s important that you take some time to … Continue reading →

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A New Family Engagement Partnership with the National Center for Family Literacy

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Michael Robbins

“Read to your child.” “Help them with their homework.” “Make sure they get a good night sleep.” “And what else?…” A parent is a child’s first and most important teacher, but our approaches to family engagement often fall short of … Continue reading →

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Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Earlier this week, Sanger Unified School District (Sanger, Calif.) had the opportunity to host Michael K. Yudin, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), and what a great day … Continue reading →

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Migrant Life and the Inspiration of a Mother

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Guest Blogger

“Termine la escuela. No queremos que sea como nosotros, a trabajar en los campos en el frío y la lluvia.” [Finish school. We don’t want you to be like us and work in the fields in the cold and the … Continue reading →

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Class of 2013: What’s Next for Your Student Loans?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

I’m not afraid to admit that being a college senior is a little frightening (okay, slight understatement-it’s extremely frightening!) As the Class of 2013 prepares to say goodbye to the comforts of our college community and say hello to the … Continue reading →

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More Substantive and Lasting than a Bagel Breakfast

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Arne Duncan

Great teaching can change a child’s life. That kind of teaching is a remarkable combination of things: art, science, inspiration, talent, gift, and — always — incredibly hard work. It requires relationship building, subject expertise and a deep understanding of … Continue reading →

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Honoring Veteran Teachers Inducted into the Hall of Fame

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Laurie Calvert

Although Teacher Appreciation Week begins today, officials at the Department of Education started celebrating early by honoring the five experienced teachers who were inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame last Friday. The teachers were invited to the Department … Continue reading →

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Celebrating and Listening to Our Nation’s Teachers

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Arne Duncan

So many of America’s teachers are amazing. Each day, they take on the extraordinary responsibility and highly complex work of moving all students forward. As I visit schools across the country and talk with teachers at the U.S. Department of … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Battles

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley

Education researchers play an invaluable role in formulating policy, from preschool to grad school, Secretary Arne Duncan told the attendees of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting in San Francisco this week where he laid out a vision … Continue reading →

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Coming Home: Pathways to Success for Service Members and Veterans

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Martha Kanter

Cross-posted from Joining Forces. With more than a million veterans returning home to our nation’s shores over the next five years, we have an unprecedented opportunity – and a civic obligation – to strengthen their pathways to success. To prepare … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Challenges of Student Writing in the Digital Age

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Doug Herbert

Writing is an important part of the Common Core State Standards in English language arts, but what about students learning to employ the digital tools so natural to them outside the classroom to express themselves in school? The challenges to … Continue reading →

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