Press Releases 
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September 15, 2016
EDITOR'S NOTE: See Spanish version below.
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September 15, 2016
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a total of $5,094,793 to St. Louis, Baltimore and Chicago school districts to promote student resilience following significant trauma related to episodes of civil unrest in their communities.
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September 15, 2016
Hundreds of thousands more children across the country have access to high-quality early learning programs today, compared to the beginning of the Obama Administration.
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September 14, 2016
Higher education decisions—such as whether to pursue a degree, which type, and at which institution— have lasting impacts on students and their futures. Unfortunately, too many students and families struggle to find clear, reliable information on the prospective colleges they are considering, like whether they are likely to graduate with the skills needed to find a well-paying job and repay their loans successfully.
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September 14, 2016
The Obama Administration today announced that 61 higher education institutions and systems have committed to take the Fair Chance Higher Education Pledge, joining the 25 signatories that took the pledge when it was first announced in June.
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September 13, 2016
The U.S. Department of Education today announced new resources to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teacher leadership and to build on work by local districts and states to improve teaching and student learning outcomes through the effective use of technology in the classroom.
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September 13, 2016On September 13th U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King, Jr. participated in a press call to announce the America's College Promise Playbook. He was joined by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Tennessee Commissioner of Education Dr. Candice McQueen. To access the press call recording, please click here.
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September 12, 2016
"In America, opportunity can never be rationed. It cannot be a perk set aside for some and denied to others. Opportunity must be available to all. Opportunity and education are not only the foundation of our economy, they are also the foundation of our democracy and the American way of life." – U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr.
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September 9, 2016
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has entered into an agreement with Frostburg State University of the University System of Maryland to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as it applies to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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September 8, 2016
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released today new tools to improve school climates, ensure safety, and support student achievement in our nation's schools.