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Investing in Innovation

Fri, June 3, 2011 9:57 AM

Link to Investing in Innovation press release

Investing in Innovation

$150 million will be available for the next round of Investing in Innovation (i3) grants to continue support for evidence-based practices in education.

Final Gainful Employment Regulations

Thu, June 2, 2011 6:45 AM

Link to Final Gainful Employment Regulations regulations

Final Gainful Employment Regulations

The Obama Administration released final regulations requiring career college programs to better prepare students for "gainful employment" or risk losing access to Federal student aid.

Early Learning Challenge

Wed, May 25, 2011 9:11 AM

Link to Press Release

Early Learning Challenge

Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan announced $500 million for states that create comprehensive plans to transform early learning systems. Funding will be provided under the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge.

Teacher's Guide to Fixing NCLB

Thu, May 26, 2011 2:43 PM

Link to Teacher's Guide to Fixing NCLB video

Teacher's Guide to Fixing NCLB

No Child Left Behind needs to be fixed. The Obama Administration has proposed to fix it. How? Watch this new animated video (written by a teacher).

All Blog Press Releases Speeches Media Advisories

Wednesday, June 8

Tune In to the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge TV Special

Tuesday, June 7

ED Officials Visit Massachusetts to Learn About Progress Made in Implementing Race to the Top Plan

Tuesday, June 7

Guidance to Postsecondary Schools on Tuition-Free Trial Periods for Students

Tuesday, June 7

Giving Youth a Voice

Monday, June 6

Reading Means Everybody Wins

Monday, June 6

Report on Teaching Profession Showcases Lessons from Around the World

Friday, June 3

Launching the FY2011 Investing in Innovation (i3) Competition

Friday, June 3

ED Officials Visit Ohio to Learn About Progress in Implementing Race to the Top

Friday, June 3

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Conference Call

Friday, June 3

Second Round of i3 Provides $150 Million to Continue Scaling-Up, Validating and Developing Effective Education Innovations

Wednesday, June 8

Tune In to the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge TV Special

Tuesday, June 7

Giving Youth a Voice

Monday, June 6

Reading Means Everybody Wins

Friday, June 3

Launching the FY2011 Investing in Innovation (i3) Competition

Friday, June 3

Ensuring Technology Is Accessible for All Students

Thursday, June 2

Now’s the Time to Act on NCLB

Tuesday, May 31

SIG Grant Invested in Teachers, Technology at Rural Turnaround High School

Friday, May 27

Agriscience Teacher Terry Cornett Grows His Own

Thursday, May 26

Stakeholders Express Frustration Over Lack of Change in ESEA

Thursday, May 26

Physical Fitness for All

Tuesday, June 7

ED Officials Visit Massachusetts to Learn About Progress Made in Implementing Race to the Top Plan

Tuesday, June 7

Guidance to Postsecondary Schools on Tuition-Free Trial Periods for Students

Monday, June 6

Report on Teaching Profession Showcases Lessons from Around the World

Friday, June 3

ED Officials Visit Ohio to Learn About Progress in Implementing Race to the Top

Friday, June 3

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Conference Call

Friday, June 3

Second Round of i3 Provides $150 Million to Continue Scaling-Up, Validating and Developing Effective Education Innovations

Wednesday, June 1

Obama Administration Announces New Steps to Protect Students from Ineffective Career College Programs

Tuesday, May 31

U.S. Department of Education Invites Guaranty Agencies to Propose Creative Business Innovations

Friday, May 27

Justice Sotomayor Swears in Members of President's Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Thursday, May 26

Five States Receive Funding to Turn Around Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools

Tuesday, May 24

Lessons from High-Performing Countries

Monday, May 9

Res Non Verba--Deeds, Not Words

Wednesday, April 27

Secretary Duncan's Remarks at the Release of "The State of Preschool 2010"

Friday, April 22

Rigor, Relevance, and the Future of Career and Technical Education

Thursday, April 21

Math Teachers: The Nation Builders of the 21st Century

Friday, April 15

Opening Remarks of Arne Duncan at Indiana Town Hall with Governor Mitch Daniels

Wednesday, March 30

The Next Generation of Civics Education

Thursday, March 24

The Road Less Traveled

Wednesday, March 16

Duncan's Remarks to the American Association for People with Disabilities

Tuesday, March 15

Testimony on the Pell Grant Program by Under Secretary Martha Kanter

Wednesday, June 8

U.S. Department of Education Partners with Chicago Public Schools for Parent Forum

Wednesday, June 8

U.S. Education Official to Participate in NBC News Education Nation Event on Workforce Readiness

Tuesday, June 7

Education, Agriculture Officials to Discuss Federal Support for Rural Schools at Rural State School Chiefs Meeting in Big Sky, Montana

Tuesday, June 7

Equity and Excellence Commission to Host Town Hall to Examine Disparities in Meaningful Educational Opportunities

Monday, June 6

Education Under Secretary to Testify Before HELP Committee on For-Profit Colleges and Student Debt

Friday, June 3

U.S. Department of Education to Host LGBT Youth Summit in Washington, D.C.

Friday, June 3

U.S. Department of Education Officials to Participate in Connecting Communities for the Common Good Conference

Friday, June 3

Education Secretary Duncan to Discuss Reform Movement During Visit to Tennessee

Thursday, June 2

Education Secretary Duncan to Address Young Elected Officials About Their Role in Reform Efforts

Wednesday, June 1

Senior Education Department Official to Give Remarks at Center for American Progress’ Seminar on Transfer and Articulation in Higher Education

Link to My Favorite Teacher YouTube playlist

My Favorite Teacher

Delaware Teacher of the Year Joe Masiello thanks his favorite teacher.

Link to Blueprint

ESEA Reauthorization

Read the Obama Administration's blueprint for revising the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as the No Child Left Behind Act).

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Teach.gov

What's it like to be a teacher? Where are teaching jobs available? Find out here.

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