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Financial Aid Shopping Sheet

Fri, September 28, 2012 3:39 PM

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Financial Aid Shopping Sheet

More than 500 colleges and universities agreed to adopt the standardized award letter allowing students to easily compare financial aid packages and make informed decisions on where to attend college.

Honoring Top Principals

Tue, November 20, 2012 7:17 PM

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Honoring Top Principals

The Department recognized seven principals of 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools with the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Hurricane Sandy Response

Thu, November 8, 2012 2:56 PM

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Hurricane Sandy Response

ED is working closely with FEMA, HHS, and USDA to ensure continuation of critical services to students, families, and educators. Find resources for restoring education facilities, helping students recover from trauma, and more.

How to Choose a Student Loan Repayment Plan

Thu, November 8, 2012 2:57 PM

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How to Choose a Student Loan Repayment Plan

As student loan repayment season nears for recent college graduates, learn more about the available options for federal loans and which may be best for you.

All Blog Press Releases Speeches Media Advisories

Tuesday, November 27

Duncan Addresses Passionate Leaders at Blue Ribbon Ceremony

Monday, November 26

U.S. Department of Education Announces 61 Applications as Finalists for $400 Million Race to the Top - District Competition

Monday, November 26

States Report New High School Graduation Rates Using More Accurate, Common Measure

Monday, November 26

Get Your Financial Aid Questions Answered During #AskFAFSA Office Hours!

Tuesday, November 20

What is ED’s Stance on Using Testing Data in Teacher Evaluation?

Monday, November 19

U.S. Department of Education Releases Early Snapshot of School Improvement Grants Data

Monday, November 19

Early Math Teachers Celebrate ‘Critical Thinking, Not Correct Answers’

Monday, November 19

Nearly $1 Million Now Available to Support Partnerships Offering Education and Workforce Training for Incarcerated Individuals Exiting Prisons

Monday, November 19

Unlocking Human Potential: The Cost of Conflating Potential and Performance

Friday, November 16

U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $50,000 to Help Colorado's Aurora Public Schools Recover from Theater Shooting

Tuesday, November 27

Duncan Addresses Passionate Leaders at Blue Ribbon Ceremony

Monday, November 26

Get Your Financial Aid Questions Answered During #AskFAFSA Office Hours!

Tuesday, November 20

What is ED’s Stance on Using Testing Data in Teacher Evaluation?

Monday, November 19

Early Math Teachers Celebrate ‘Critical Thinking, Not Correct Answers’

Monday, November 19

Unlocking Human Potential: The Cost of Conflating Potential and Performance

Friday, November 16

Celebrating International Education Week!

Thursday, November 15

Transitioning Students with Disabilities into College and Careers

Thursday, November 15

More than 500 Colleges Agree to Adopt Financial Aid Shopping Sheet

Wednesday, November 14

What Is a Loan Servicer and Why Should I Care?

Tuesday, November 13

Bells Ring for Top Principals at National Blue Ribbon Schools Ceremony

Monday, November 26

U.S. Department of Education Announces 61 Applications as Finalists for $400 Million Race to the Top - District Competition

Monday, November 26

States Report New High School Graduation Rates Using More Accurate, Common Measure

Monday, November 19

U.S. Department of Education Releases Early Snapshot of School Improvement Grants Data

Monday, November 19

Nearly $1 Million Now Available to Support Partnerships Offering Education and Workforce Training for Incarcerated Individuals Exiting Prisons

Friday, November 16

U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $50,000 to Help Colorado's Aurora Public Schools Recover from Theater Shooting

Wednesday, November 14

Hundreds of School Districts Apply for $400 Million Race to the Top-District Competition

Tuesday, November 13

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Celebrates 314 Schools as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Thursday, November 8

Education Department Announces Highest-Rated Applications for Investing in Innovation 2012 Competition

Wednesday, October 31

Education Secretary Urges Colleges to Adjust Application Deadlines for Students Impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Monday, October 29

UPDATE: Race to the Top-District Application Deadline Extended

Thursday, November 8

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Education Trust Conference

Friday, October 19

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the TIME Higher Education Summit

Tuesday, October 2

Moving Forward, Staying Focused

Tuesday, September 18

Closing The Opportunity Gap

Thursday, August 23

Change is Hard

Wednesday, August 22

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference

Wednesday, July 25

Testimony of Secretary Duncan before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee

Tuesday, July 17

Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the National Academy Foundation NEXT Conference

Wednesday, June 20

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the 40th Anniversary of Title IX

Monday, June 18

Saluting Presidential Scholars

Tuesday, November 27

Education Secretary Duncan to Deliver Remarks at Foundation for Excellence in Education’s Reform Summit

Monday, November 26

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Visit Dallas

Friday, November 16

U.S. Under Secretary of Education to Discuss the Role of Community Colleges in Educating Our Nation's Future Workforce

Thursday, November 15

U.S. Department of Education to Host Correctional Education Summit on Monday in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, November 15

U.S. Education Secretary to Give Remarks at the Council of Chief State School Officers Annual Policy Forum

Wednesday, November 14

U.S. Under Secretary of Education to Deliver Remarks Honoring Professors of The Year at Awards Luncheon in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, November 14

Space Station Astronauts Connect Live with Students and Administration Officials as Part of International Education Week

Tuesday, November 13

U.S. Education Official to Address Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation

Friday, November 9

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Outreach to Discuss College Affordability at Hope Global Financial Dignity Summit

Friday, November 9

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Honor National Blue Ribbon Schools in Washington, D.C.

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