Federal Student Aid Seeks Virtual Interns
If you’re interested in a hands-on learning experience with the Department of Education, but are unable to travel to Washington, D.C., the Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) program is for you!...
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Why Educating Girls Matters
Wadley and Secretary Duncan solve a math problem together. (Photo credit: U.S. Department of Education) “Education is the only solution.” – Malala Yousafzai On January 12, 2010, when Wadley – a girl...
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“Let’s Read! Let’s Move!” Series Ends Where Reading Begins — at the U.S....
Secretary Duncan joined Acting Surgeon General Boris D. Lushniak, Chef Pati Jinich and NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon for the final ‘Let’s Read! Let’s Move!’ event this summer. (Photo credit: U.S....
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Recognizing TRIO’s 50 Years: Bringing Educators Together
Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Higher Education Act of 1965, which provided educational resources and financial assistance to students seeking a postsecondary education....
View ArticleMaking Critical Investments in Our Youngest Citizens
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. The Department of Education has unveiled a new grant opportunity to partner with states and local communities to expand the reach of high-quality preschool. The...
View Article2014 Back-to-School Bus Tour Cities Announced!
Students across the country are heading back to school, which means it’s also time for our annual Back-to-School Bus Tour! Secretary Arne Duncan and senior ED officials will visit Georgia, Alabama, and...
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Stay Digitally Connected with this Year’s Partners in Progress Bus Tour!
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has repeatedly said that the best ideas come from schools, districts and states – not from Washington – which is why, starting on Monday, the Secretary will hit the...
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Our Eight Favorite Photos from this Year’s Back-to-School Bus Tour
Secretary Arne Duncan’s fifth annual back-to-school bus tour ended on a high note on Wednesday with a pep rally in Memphis. This year’s theme – “Partners in Progress” – focused on the partnerships...
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One District’s Quest to Transform Learning through Technology
What does it mean to be a “Future Ready” school district? More than 160 teachers, parents, students, and business and district leaders from across Tennessee recently gathered at the Metropolitan...
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Huntsville Shows Off Impressive STEM Learning Resources
Reposted from the OII Blog. Alabama A&M University leaders (l. to r.) Provost Daniel Wims; President Andrew Hugine, Jr.; senior-year computer science student Charlevester Wims; and College of...
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Helping Federal Student Loan Borrowers Manage Debt, Repay Loans
We’ve been telling you that new data shows that a lower percentage of students are defaulting on federal loans. That’s great news for students, taxpayers and our economy. But we know there is still...
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Highlighting Hispanic Education Year-Round
It’s the middle of October. The leaves are changing colors, baseball playoffs are under way, and Hispanic Heritage month – celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15 – just came to close....
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Helping States Improve and Enhance Early Education for All
High-quality early education shouldn’t just be a privilege for some children—it must be an opportunity for all children in America. We know the foundation of a thriving middle class is access to a...
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Our 10 Favorite Photos from 2014
2014 was an eventful year for Secretary Duncan and the Department of Education. Below are some of our favorite photos: The Importance of Early Learning: Secretary Duncan visited the Child & Family...
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What Teachers Read in January
Here are the top 10 stories teachers read this month, based on clicks from one of our most popular newsletters, The Teachers Edition. Teachers work double duty to make ends meet Removing Barriers to...
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Where Are They Now? Revisiting the “12 for Life” Program
12 for Life has provided technical, leadership and life skills for many students. (U.S. Department of Education) Last fall, during the 2014 Partners in Progress Back-to-School Bus Tour, Secretary of...
View ArticleThe Importance of Transforming Adult Learning
Several years ago, Carmen — a single, widowed parent — immigrated from Mexico to California to create a better life for herself and her two-year-old son. When she arrived in the U.S., she spoke very...
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What Teachers Read in February
Here are the top 10 stories teachers read this month, based on clicks from one of our most popular newsletters, The Teachers Edition. NASDTEC Project: Development of a Model Code of Ethics for...
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Sink Your Teeth into These Very Special Pi Day Activities
It’s that time of the year again … time to think about celebrating Pi Day! March 14 – (3/14) – has become an unofficial holiday dedicated to the rather unique irrational number that can be calculated...
View ArticleStudents with Disabilities Can Now Access On-Demand Children’s TV Programming
Thousands of students with visual or hearing disabilities can now access free, video-on-demand children’s television programming. Dozens of children’s and family TV episodes may now be viewed online...
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