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Student Voices of Military-Connected Children Inspire Guidance from Secretary Duncan
The men and women serving in our Armed Forces make incredible sacrifices in service to our country. And so do their family members. Through multiple deployments and frequent moves, the spouses and children of service members live in constant transition. … Continue reading
A Classroom Visit May Be Worth a Thousand Weblinks
As part of ED’s Secondary School Working Group, I’ve heard many speakers, read reams of research, and visited countless web sites to learn about student engagement – what is it that makes a student want to learn and stay in … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Teachers, Teaching Profession, What We Heard
Tagged Teacher Appreciation Week
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ED Shows Appreciation by Walking a Day in 50 Teachers’ Shoes
As I entered the U.S. Department of Education building on the morning of May 9, something felt different. Many offices usually filled with buzzing conversations were empty. Many of my colleagues weren’t in the building. They were in area schools … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Teachers, Teaching Profession, What We Heard
Tagged Teacher Appreciation Week, Teaching Ambassador Fellows
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Viva la Revolution! State Teachers of the Year Advise ED about Teacher Policy
At the end of a week of activities in Washington to honor the accomplishments of the state Teachers of the Year, those teachers engaged in a conversation about how to improve the teaching profession. It began as ten small-group discussions … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Teachers, Teaching Profession, What We Heard
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FAFSA Hosts #AskFAFSA “Twitterview” on Life After College
Graduation season is upon us. In an effort to help students across the country prepare to make the transition from college to career, @FAFSA hosted a Twitter Q&A session with career expert, Lindsey Pollak yesterday. Lindsey provided great advice on … Continue reading
Dynamic Dialogue and Shared Experience at Miami Summit
More than 200 Latino leaders convened earlier this month in Miami for the White House’s Hispanic Community Action Summit at Miami-Dade College (MDC), a fitting venue for the forum as the nation’s largest community college and one renowned for graduating … Continue reading
Technology Can Revolutionize Education for College Students with Disabilities
Having a disability should not stop any student from pursuing higher education. And through a unique program in Montgomery County, Md., high school students are proving that a disability is not an obstacle to a college education. Several students from … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Schools and Community, What We Heard
Tagged ED Tech, Student Voices
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How Can Parents and Teachers Partner to Improve Student Achievement?
Secretary Duncan often repeats the call that parents need to be in full partnership with teachers in learning and understanding, making the education of their child a shared responsibility that includes teachers, parents and students. For teachers– whose schedules are … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, Join the Conversation, News, Parent & Family Engagement, Teachers, What We Heard
Tagged Parent Engagement, Parents, Twitter
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Overcoming Challenges in Racine, Wisconsin
The same students who raised $5,000 last year for a Racine, Wisconsin food pantry sit with their lunch trays on their laps in the hallways and stairwells at Walden III middle and high school. With every square foot converted to … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Schools and Community, Teachers, What We Heard
Tagged American Jobs Act, Teaching Ambassador Fellows
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From the Inland Empire to the White House: Building Community and Winning Our Future
On Nov. 5, 2011, more than 300 community stakeholders from the San Bernardino and Riverside counties (the Inland Empire) and others from Los Angeles and northern California joined several senior Obama administration officials for a White House Hispanic Community Action … Continue reading