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The U.S. Department of Education today announced $46 million in new grants to establish technical assistance centers through the Comprehensive Centers program to support state and local educational agencies.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today resolved a compliance review of the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Ky., that examined whether the school district discriminates against African American students.

Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan (district) entered into a resolution agreement to remedy compliance concerns OCR identified with the district’s fulfillment of its obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance.

Books can reflect our own experience back to us in ways that help us feel less alone. They can transport us to worlds different than our own. And they can help us learn about, and build empathy, for other identities and experiences.

Flagg will join the Department from the U.S. Department of Labor where he serves as director of Labor’s Directorate of Business Application Services.

The U.S. Department of Education announced that it awarded nearly $50 million to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to support Hispanic and Latino students, and the colleges and universities preparing them for the future.

Secretary Miguel Cardona delivers Remarks for White House Hispanic Heritage Month Reception for Latino Leaders on 9/18/24.

These announcements are part of the Department’s comprehensive efforts since Day One of the Administration to increase educator diversity.

The theme of this year’s conference is Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet. As Secretary, I’ve thought a lot about what excellence in higher education means.