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U.S. Education Official to Speak at Events Surrounding 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach John White will address more than 100 college students seeking to become agriculture teachers as part of activities during the 85th National FFA Convention this week in Indianapolis. White will speak to the students on Wednesday, Oct.
U.S. Department of Education Senior Official to Participate in Virtual School Symposium in New Orleans
Karen Cator, director of the Office of Educational Technology, will participate in the closing keynote panel at the Virtual School Symposium at 9 a.m. CT, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in New Orleans.
U.S. Education Officials to Address National Association of State Directors of Special Education in Sacramento
Deb Delisle, assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education, and Michael Yudin, acting assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services, will address the 74th annual conference of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education Tuesday, O
U.S. Department of Education Senior Official to Participate in Event that Spotlights Impact of Healthy Eating on Academics
David Esquith, director of the Office of Safe and Healthy Students, will participate in Real Food For Kids’ second annual Food Day celebration. The event, “Feeding Academic Success,” will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at George C. Marshall High School in Falls Church, Va.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to visit New York City to present the 2012 Broad Prize for Urban Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will travel to New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 23, where he will present the 2012 Broad Prize for Urban Education, visit a school that is preparing students for college and career readiness, and participate in a forum that highlights various approaches to linking education and jobs.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Honors National Distinguished Principals for their Administrative Achievements
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver the welcoming remarks at the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Principals Program on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., ET.
U.S. Education Official to Address University of Virginia Conference on Middle Schools
Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Michael Yudin will participate in a panel Friday, Oct.
Education Secretary Duncan to Discuss the Importance of Higher Education and America’s Future at the TIME Summit on Higher Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver remarks on the importance of accelerating attainment and achievement in higher education and participate in a panel discussion at the TIME Summit on Higher Education at 3:30 p.m. ET, on Thursday, Oct. 18 in New York City. The panel discussion will be moderated by journalist Bill Moyers.
Education Senior Official to Deliver Keynote Address at California Community College Association for Occupational Education Conference in Long Beach
Brenda Dann-Messier, assistant secretary for vocational and adult education, will give keynote remarks at the California Community College Association for Occupational Education conference, “Doing What Matters for Jobs and the Economy,” at 8:30 a.m. PT, on Thursday, Oct. 18, in Long Beach, Calif.
Department Senior Officials to Participate in United Way Leaders’ Summit on Ensuring Quality Out-of-School Time for Students
Jim Shelton, assistant deputy secretary for innovation and improvement, and Brenda Girton-Mitchell, director of the Center on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will serve as panelists in a discussion on the need to create high-quality out-of-school time systems for students in every community. On Thursday, Oct.
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