Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, and South Dakota Will Receive Funds to Support Education Jobs
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Illinois will receive $415.4 million, Kansas will receive $92.5 million, Nevada will receive $83.1 million, and South Dakota will receive $26.3 million to support education jobs.
California to Receive $1.2 Billion to Support Education Jobs
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that California will receive $1.2 billion to support education jobs.
Application, Guidance Provided to States for $10 Billion Education Jobs Fund
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that the application and guidance for states under the $10 billion Education Jobs Fund Program have been sent to governors and made available on the Education Department’s Web site.
Congress Passes Bill to Provide $10 Billion to Support 160,000 Education Jobs Nationwide
Today, by vote of 247-161, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to provide $10 billion to support an estimated 160,000 education jobs nationwide and another $16 billion to help states fund Medicaid budgets. The U.S. Senate passed the bill last Thursday by a vote of 61-39. This evening, the President signed the bill into law.
Education Secretary Duncan Announces $115.3 Million for 124 Grants to Improve Teaching of American History
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the award of $115.3 million to 124 school districts to improve the quality of teaching American history in our nation's schools.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Issues Statement on the Senate's Jobs Amendment Vote
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement after the Senate voted today to move forward on an amendment to protect the jobs of educators:
Education Secretary Duncan Announces $9.2 Million for 14 School Leadership Grants
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the award of $9.2 million for 14 awards to improve the leadership and effectiveness of current and aspiring principals and assistant principals in high-need school districts. Grants will be used to develop and expand innovative programs to recruit, train, and provide professional development opportunities for principals.