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.

 

Educating Our Way to a Better Economy
Read Secretary Arne Duncan's op-ed, which appeared in the Dallas Morning News.
New Era of Science Education
Secretary Arne Duncan told science educators he wants to "launch a new era of science education in America."
Recovery Act and Vernonia, Oregon
Here's an example of a community whose schools and economy could be revitalized by the Recovery Act.
Budget to Increase College Access, Affordability
Secretary Arne Duncan said ED's FY 2010 budget would expand and simplify student financial aid.
Student Financial Aid Go to College
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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.
Meet Arne Duncan
See Secretary Duncan talk about his background and why improving schools is so important.
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