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Endless Possibility
Endless possibility. That’s the motto of the Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint. N.M., and it’s more than just a catchy slogan: The students there are proving that with education, possibilities are endless. Secretary Duncan visited NTC last Saturday to give … Continue reading
In America, Education Is Still the Great Equalizer
“In America, education is still the great equalizer,” Secretary Duncan told a group of graduates at Fayetteville State University’s Winter Commencement on Saturday. Duncan described the importance of education in today’s economy, and that education is, in the long run, … Continue reading
Posted in College Completion, Headlines, News
Tagged Arne Duncan, Commencement, Graduation
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Making History for Students with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. As high school seniors all across the country graduated this week, history was quietly being made in Washington, D.C. at the Department of Education for 23 D.C. public school students with developmental and intellectual … Continue reading
And the Winner of the 2011 Commencement Challenge Is…
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Today, Vice President Joe Biden called Principal Alisha Kiner of Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis Tennessee to tell her that her school had won the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge! … Continue reading
The Results Are In
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Drum roll please… The results of the public rating period are in, and today we’re excited to announce the top three schools in the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge! Watch this video from Domestic … Continue reading
Your Turn to Weigh In on the 2011 Commencement Challenge
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
Final Community College Regional Summit Focuses on Veterans, Military Members and Families
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
Posted in College Completion, Community Colleges, Headlines, News
Tagged Community Colleges, Graduation, Military, Summit, Veterans
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An Education Second to None
The 2nd Marine Division of the U.S. Marine Corps has a history of performing their best during tough fights. The motto of the 2nd Division is “Second to None,” and just as the 2nd Division strives to be the best … Continue reading
Posted in ESEA Reauthorization, Headlines, News
Tagged Arne Duncan, California, Graduation, National Security
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A Call to Action on College Completion
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
NCAA Graduation Rates
“The math on this is not complicated,” Secretary Duncan told USA Today. “If you can’t graduate one in two of your student-athletes, I just question the institutional commitment to academics. And I think if the NCAA were to draw a … Continue reading
National Security Through Quality Education
What do national security, military readiness, and education have in common? It turns out that national security and quality education are closely tied together. A recent study found that 75% of America’s youth are NOT qualified to join the Armed … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Schools and Community
Tagged Arne Duncan, Graduation, National Security
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