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Students: Do You Want to Make a Positive Difference in Education?
As President Obama said in his State of the Union Address, when we act together, in common purpose and common effort, there is nothing the United States of America cannot achieve. The Department of Education (ED) is reaching out to … Continue reading
Rural Recruits: College and Careers Available
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
Posted in College Completion, Headlines, News, Rural
Tagged College & Career Ready, Military, Rural
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Back-to-School Stop Puts Spotlight on STEM Initiatives Preparing Students for College and Careers
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
Posted in Back to School Tour 2011, College Completion, Headlines, News
Tagged College & Career Ready, FAFSA, STEM
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President Obama to Participate in Televised Town Hall on Education
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. As part of his ongoing effort to improve education for all Americans, President Obama will participate in a Univision-hosted town hall with students, parents and teachers on March 28 to discuss education and Hispanic … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, Join the Conversation, News
Tagged College & Career Ready, President Obama, Town Hall
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