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Link to Race to the Top Fund press release

Race to the Top Begins

Secretary Arne Duncan released the final application for the Race to the Top Fund.
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Link to ED Recovery Act Report

ED Recovery Act Report

Over $67 billion in ED Recovery Act formula grants have been awarded, and some 400,000 jobs have been saved or created through these ED grants.
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Link to Rewrite NCLB Now page

Rewrite NCLB Now

Rewriting the No Child Left Behind Act cannot wait, Secretary Duncan said in his first major speech on the future of the law. Reauthorization of NCLB should start now.
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Link to Call to Teach page

Teacher Preparation Must Change

"Many if not most" colleges of education "are doing a mediocre job of preparing teachers," Secretary Arne Duncan said at Columbia's Teachers College. "America's university-based teacher preparation programs need revolutionary change...."
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TUE, NOVEMBER 17, 6:46 AM EST

Meet the Press Interview

Watch Al Sharpton, Newt Gingrich, and Secretary Arne Duncan discuss education reform on Meet the Press.

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MON, NOVEMBER 16, 4:38 PM EST

Workforce Investment Act

In preparation for the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act, ED is holding conversations around the country with stakeholders whose work is directly affected by the Act. Share your comments about WIA.

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MON, NOVEMBER 09, 10:40 AM EST

Town Hall for Students

Secretary Arne Duncan will host a national town hall for students on December 15. Students, submit your comments and questions now!

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FRI, NOVEMBER 06, 4:16 PM EST

Listening and Learning Tour

Secretary Duncan visited Rhode Island and Connecticut to get input on federal education policy and the Obama administration's education agenda.

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THU, NOVEMBER 05, 9:16 AM EST

Celebrating Excellence

Principals and teachers from 321 schools came to Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate being named 2009 Blue Ribbon Schools.

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TUE, OCTOBER 27, 2:11 PM EDT

Doing What Works

Find practical suggestions about ways to support teacher effectiveness, use data to improve instruction, and turn around low-performing schools.

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Listening and Learning Tour

Listening and Learning Tour

See videos and stories from Secretary Arne Duncan's "NCLB Listening and Learning Tour." Join online discussions about higher standards, rural challenges, using data, and more.

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H1N1 Flu Resources

ED has issued new guidance for school officials regarding the disclosure of personally identifiable information when addressing an H1N1 flu outbreak. See this and other guidance, videos, Q&As, and more.

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“I Am What I Learn” Video Contest

We received hundreds of videos. Come back Nov 9 - 24 to watch the top 10 and vote for your favorite.

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Go to College

A great education can help you achieve your dreams. You can do it. Here's how.

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Do What Works

Learn about research-based practices for organizing instruction, teaching algebra, and more.

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Teaching Resources

Find lesson plans, primary documents, science animations, and more from dozens of federal agencies.

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