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6 More Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Visit the School When visiting the school, walk or ride the route your child will take. Speak to your child about talking to strangers, and observe along the route any areas in which your child must exercise caution. Look for … Continue reading
College Students Discuss Higher Education Affordability with Secretary Duncan
Students are a crucial voice in education, particularly when it comes to policy debates. To continue its transparency efforts and ensure students have a seat at the table, the Obama Administration has engaged youth, parents, and higher education leaders regarding … Continue reading
Indoor Air Quality Management Helping to Improve Academic Achievement
Every school district values educational achievement, low absentee rates, high grades and test scores, and an active and engaged student body. To achieve these aims, schools across the country are focusing on creating healthy indoor environments. With two 2012 ED-Green … Continue reading
5 Questions to Ask the Financial Aid Office as You Head Back to School
Time to hang up the bathing suits and hit the books: It’s back-to-school season! For many of you, it’s probably been months since you’ve completed the FAFSA or submitted your school’s financial aid application. Have you checked in with the … Continue reading
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Results Driven Accountability Effort – Question Three
OSEP appreciates the comments and suggestions posted in response to the RDA questions one and two. OSEP will accept comments on question 3 until September 14. RDA Question #3: “The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the U.S. Department … Continue reading
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Ask Dr. Borders: About How Teaching Fellows Connect Policy with Practice
Teacher voice is a crucial part of any education reform. Yet, teachers often feel that they don’t have a voice or that they are not heard. In this issue of “Ask Dr. Borders,” Regional Teaching Ambassador Kareen Borders answers educators’ … Continue reading
On Charter Schools and Swimming Pools: A Changing Tide in School Choice
Summer is a time when I am reminded that the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who, when confronted with a cold swimming pool, enter one toe at a time and those who dive right in. In … Continue reading
Inspired by Teachers. Again.
It wasn’t just the excitement of spending a pre-service day with Baltimore County teachers. It wasn’t the promise of a new school year just days away. It wasn’t even Arne Duncan’s encouraging speech that caused me to feel so connected … Continue reading
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts First-Ever Kids’ State Dinner
Click here for an alternate version of the video with an accessible player. Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the first-ever Kids’ “State Dinner” at the White House, welcoming 54 budding chefs to a formal luncheon … Continue reading
ED-Green Ribbon Schools Preparing Graduates for Green Careers
Many ED-Green Ribbon Schools use an inquiry-based approach that allows students to engage with the environment, sustainability, and their community through real life application. This week, we look at how high schools are preparing their graduates for future careers in … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes: Getting Ready for the Kids’ State Dinner
Cross-posted from the Let’s Move! blog. We’re all pretty excited to greet 54 amazing young chefs at the White House on Monday, August 20, when First Lady Michelle Obama will host the first-ever Kids’ State Dinner. Joining us will be … Continue reading