Press release on Recovery Act fund distribution
ED to Distribute $44 Billion in 30-45 Days
Secretary Arne Duncan announced that $44 billion in Recovery Act funding will be available to states in the next 30 to 45 days to help avert hundreds of thousands of estimated teacher layoffs while driving crucial education improvements and results for students.

 

Secretary Testifies on ED Budget
Secretary Arne Duncan testified before the House Budget Committee on the FY 2010 budget request for ED.
Budget Proposals to Increase College Access, Affordability
Secretary Arne Duncan highlighted provisions of ED's proposed FY 2010 budget overview that would dramatically expand student financial aid while making it simpler, more reliable and more efficient.
Meet Arne Duncan
See Secretary Duncan talk about his background and why improving schools is so important.
Student Financial Aid Go to College
A great education can help you achieve your dreams. You can do it. Here's how.
President Obama speaking at the Hispanic Chamber of CommercePresident Discusses Plan for Education
President Obama described his plan for improving education in remarks to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Anderson Appointed as Senior Advisor
Secretary Arne Duncan announced the appointment of Jo Anderson Jr. as senior advisor to ED. Anderson will conduct outreach to teachers and teacher organizations.
Education Plan
Read about the Obama-Biden education plan.
Do What Works
Learn about research-based practices for organizing instruction, teaching algebra, and more.
FREE websiteTeaching Resources
Find lesson plans, primary documents, and animations for teaching math, science, history, reading, and more.