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Celebrating CTE in Nevada
Traditionally, education has led many students into a career. However, at some schools, careers are leading students to an education. Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier recently met with the students, staff, and business partners of the … Continue reading
Results Driven Accountability Effort – Question Five
OSERS‘ Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) appreciates the comments and suggestions posted in response to the RDA questions one, two, three and four. OSEP will accept comments on question 5 until November 9, 2012. The Office of Special Education … Continue reading
Student Art Transforms Lives and ED
On Oct. 12, young artists from all across the nation convened at the U.S. Department of Education to be honored for their award-winning works of art and writing. The works of more than 50 of the 2012 winners of the … Continue reading
9/11 Flag Still Flies in America’s Schools
“In case you are wondering what that tingle at the back of your neck might be – that’s the feeling of what it means to be a part of a community.” –Mike Koth, assistant principal, Northern Highlands (N.J.) Regional High … Continue reading
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Standing Up for Teachers is an International Endeavor
Today teachers across the globe, from Budapest to Ramallah, are celebrating World Teachers’ Day. Using the theme “Taking a Stand for Teachers!” educators are meeting with students to encourage them to become teachers, holding rallies and leading discussions about the … Continue reading
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Driving Productivity in Postsecondary Education Through Innovation
The Department of Education (ED) seeks to encourage innovation in higher education teaching and learning to drive productivity, quality, and equity. To contribute to the national conversation in this arena, ED, in collaboration with the White House Office of Science … Continue reading
Intern at ED
Do you have an interest in education policy analysis or research? In intergovernmental relations or public affairs? Does working with social media while learning about the role of the Federal government in education sound like your cup of tea? If … Continue reading
The Education Department Wants to Hear From You!
BACKGROUND: At a White House event this past January, the Obama Administration released its Road Map for civic learning, “Advancing Civic Learning and Engagement in Democracy.” This Road Map, developed by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), is a call … Continue reading
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A New, Single Home for ED Data
Starting today, the data sets and content you’re used to seeing on data.ed.gov can be found on education.data.gov. (Developers: Please note that the 16 available education data APIs were already hosted by data.gov. These URLs did not change and existing … Continue reading
New “Promising and Practical Strategies to Increase College Completion” Link on the ED Website
How can we share on a broader level the best practices being implemented across our campuses that are demonstrating positive results in advancing college completion? At a symposium of researchers, policy analysts and postsecondary education practitioners on January 30, 2012, … Continue reading
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September #AskFAFSA Office Hours: What I wish I knew…
When you’re learning to manage your money on your own, there’s a lot of trial and error involved. But at the end of the day, it’s one of the most important lessons you’ll learn while in college. Trust us, as … Continue reading
The More They Burn, the Better They Learn
Originally posted at LetsMove.gov. The physical activity facts for adolescent and school health were originally published on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Physical activity is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and it can be especially important in helping kids do better in … Continue reading
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