The Office of Communications and Outreach leads ED's communications and outreach efforts. OCO oversees press relations, publications, contacts with organizations, and communication with parents, educators, students, and citizens. Lauren Maddox is Assistant Secretary for the Office of Communications and Outreach.

OCO is responsible for:

• press releases, speeches, op-eds, audio clips, photos, biographies of senior staff (see Press Room)

• ED publications

• customer service

• video, television, and webcasts, including the monthly ED TV show, Education News

• several newsletters: The Achiever, Education Innovator, ED Review, and EDInfo

• resources for parents

• teaching and learning resources (see FREE)

• recognition programs: NCLB Blue Ribbon Schools, Presidential Scholars, Presidential Education Awards

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