Tag Archives: Graduation

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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