Category Archives: College Completion

Rural Recruits: College and Careers Available

Posted on October 11, 2011 by John White

Even in a remote rural community like Altus, Okla., there are clear connections between education and the economy. During a recent visit to the Air Education and Training Command at Altus Air Force Base, I was reminded of a question … Continue reading →

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Setting Sail for Success

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Daren Briscoe

NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES – Nine hundred and sixty new sailors were formally welcomed into the U.S. Navy on Friday by Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter, when she delivered remarks at the basic training graduation for Navy recruits. Kanter … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Stop Puts Spotlight on STEM Initiatives Preparing Students for College and Careers

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Guest Blogger

On Friday, ED’s assistant secretary for postsecondary education Eduardo M. Ochoa, held a lively discussion hosted by Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) regarding innovative STEM initiatives designed to prepare students to succeed in college and make an easier transition into the … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Bus Tour: Highlights from Tuesday, September 6

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

A day before the official start of the Back-to-School Bus Tour, several Department officials hit the road early for events in Ohio and New York.  Here are some highlights: Cleveland Middle School Helps Put ED Tour in Motion Acting Assistant … Continue reading →

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Finding an Affordable College Just Got Easier

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Ben Firke

Summer is here, and many recent high school graduates may still be weighing which college or university to attend during the upcoming fall semester. ED’s recently-launched College Affordability and Transparency Center is making that decision much easier by providing students … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Message To Her Eighth Grader – “It’s Not ‘If You Go To College,’ But ‘When‘”

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

This week, the U.S. Department of Education released a new Spanish-language video that highlights the need for students to begin thinking about college long before they enter high school. The video introduces Demi Moreno, an 8th grader at Whittier Health … Continue reading →

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Teachers: If Your Students Think They Can’t Afford College…

Posted on April 21, 2011 by jreeves

Point them to these FAFSA Resources! As a high school English teacher in a rural section of North Carolina, I often found that my students avoided college preparatory classes because they believed, erroneously, that a college education was out of … Continue reading →

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Your Turn to Weigh In on the 2011 Commencement Challenge

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog Do you remember your high school commencement speaker?  Neither do I. This year, one lucky high school will have an unforgettable commencement speaker – President Obama – and we need your help to determine … Continue reading →

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Final Community College Regional Summit Focuses on Veterans, Military Members and Families

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Tomorrow, April 15, ED will hold its fourth and final Community College Regional Summit at San Diego City College in San Diego, Calif. The focus of this one-day event is on Exemplary Programs for Veterans, Military Members, and Families, and … Continue reading →

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A Call to Action on College Completion

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Cross-posted from the White House Blog College access and affordability has been a key area of focus for the Middle Class Task Force over the last two years.  On this blog, we have frequently updated you on our Administration’s commitment … Continue reading →

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What’s Missing from March Madness? Better Academics

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Arne Duncan

Cross-posted from The Washington Post. As March Madness gets underway this week, 10 of the 68 men’s teams in the NCAA tournament are not on track to graduate half of their players. Colleges and universities need to stop trotting out … Continue reading →

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Community College Regional Summit in Houston

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jjohnson

ED will host the second in a series of four Community College Regional Summits on March 9, 2011, at Lone Star College-University Park in Houston, Texas. The Regional Community College Summit will: Bring federal, labor and industry, and philanthropic partners … Continue reading →

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