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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58^th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

"Our 2022 Presidential Scholars represent the best of America…

On Wednesday, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal will participate in a roundtable discussion with undergraduate and graduate students about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) campus. The discussion will also highlight UIC’s…

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today resolved an investigation of the Los Angeles Unified School District in California with an agreement requiring it to take steps necessary to ensure that students with disabilities receive educational services, including…

Good morning, Chairwoman DeLauro and Ranking Member Cole.

I am pleased to join you today, and I am proud to testify on behalf of President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Education. This request reflects President Biden’s deep belief in the importance of education…

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6), U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will host a roundtable discussion on Thursday, May 5, with educators who have received complete or partial relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten continues her “ARPStars” tour in Colorado this week, to highlight ways schools are using American Rescue Plan (ARP) investments to support K-12 students’ recovery. She will visit various school districts in

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Richmond, Virginia, on Monday with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to speak with students who are enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs, and teacher p

Today, the Department of Education announced it will deliver relief to tens of thousands of borrowers harmed by pervasive and widespread misconduct at Marinello Schools of Beauty. Borrowers who enrolled in the schools from 2009 through its closure in February 2016 will receive loan discharges based…

Today, the Department of Education announced major actions and investments from government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations to support student academic and mental health recovery as part of the Department’s broader effort to help students, schools, and communities recover from…

Today, the Department of Education announced steps that will bring borrowers closer to public service loan and income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness by addressing historical failures in the administration of the federal student loan programs. Federal Student Aid (FSA) estimates that these…