Category Archives: Schools and Community

Great American Schools: 2012 National Blue Ribbon Winners

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger

“Great schools don’t happen by chance. Great schools happen by design,” Secretary Arne Duncan said earlier today as he recognized the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools from the campus of Arlington Traditional Elementary School in Arlington, Va. Arlington Traditional is … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Superintendent & CrimeStoppers Collaborate to Fight Bullying

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The 2010 suicide of a Rutgers University student brought the issue of bullying to the forefront of the American conversation. For some states, it served as an opportunity to re-examine their existing anti-bullying laws. In response to the incident, New … Continue reading →

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Coming to you Live from Washington, D.C…the Bullying Prevention Summit!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Deborah Temkin

Cross-posted from StopBullying.gov. Next week, leaders of non-profit and corporate organizations engaged in anti-bullying work will join researchers, parents and students to participate in the third Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on August 6th and 7th in Washington, D.C. The Summit … Continue reading →

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Secretary Duncan Testifies on Across-the-Board Budget Cuts

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today Secretary of Education Arne Duncan testified on Capitol Hill about the impact of budget cuts called sequestration. Sequestration would mandate across-the-board cuts to the federal budget that will go into effect in January if Congress doesn’t act. While … Continue reading →

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Community Partners Share Responsibility to Support K-12 Schools

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Dave Hoff

When it comes to increasing student achievement in K-12 schools, Secretary Duncan believes everyone has a role to play – teachers, parents, higher education leaders, business executives, community partners and the students themselves. In April, the White House Office of … Continue reading →

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First U.S Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Recognized

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Andrea Falken

Today marked another historic milestone for the green schools movement, as the 78 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools announced during Earth Week were recognized at a national ceremony in Washington, DC.  Secretary Arne Duncan joined EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, White House … Continue reading →

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Impact in Place: ED Releases Report on “Place-Based” Strategy

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Larkin Tackett

Place matters. And the Obama Administration has made it a priority to study just how much, such as how a community comes together to support residents, and how government, business and nonprofits can increase coordination to improve impact and effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Building America’s Future for Foster Youth

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Martha Kanter

Two weeks ago during a transformative evening hosted by the Casey Family Programs, leaders from local, state and federal agencies, philanthropies and non-profit organizations convened to discuss ways in which we could partner to improve the lives of our nation’s … Continue reading →

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A “State Dinner” Just For Kids

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the Let’s Move! Blog Calling all kid chefs: The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge invites parents of kids ages 8-12 to submit an original recipe for a lunch that is nutritious and delicious. All entrants have the chance to win a trip … Continue reading →

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Duncan Talks College Affordability and Rural Ed in WI and IA

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Waterloo, Iowa – It’s not often that town hall meetings are interrupted by the gentle moo of a calf, but that’s exactly the interjection that two Cabinet secretaries and an audience interested in rural education experienced Wednesday at the University … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Ways Educators Can Stop Bullies

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

A new documentary film, “BULLY,” follows several students to show how bullying happens in schools—and how educators often struggle to put a stop to it. A safe and supportive school climate can be one of the best tools in preventing … Continue reading →

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Announcing the New StopBullying.gov

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently unveiled the revitalized Stop Bullying website www.stopbullying.gov. The site encourages children, parents, educators, and communities to take action to stop and prevent bullying, and provides a map … Continue reading →

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