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Obama Administration Launches College Scorecard
“… My administration will release a new “College Scorecard” that parents and students can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria — where you can get the most bang for your educational buck.” - President Obama, 2013 State of … Continue reading
We Must Provide Equal Opportunity in Sports to Students with Disabilities
Playing sports at any level—club, intramural, or interscholastic—can be a key part of the school experience and have an immense and lasting impact on a student’s life. Among its many benefits, participation in extracurricular athletic activities promotes socialization, the development … Continue reading
Now is the Time to Reduce Gun Violence in Schools and Communities
I have been proud to serve President Obama and this administration since day one, but today was one of my proudest days. The actions that the President is taking and proposing to reduce gun violence echo what America’s educators say … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Schools and Community, Teachers
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Resources for Schools to Prepare for and Recover from Crisis
All of us who work in education have broken hearts and are haunted by the tragedy visited on the educators, students, and families of the Newtown Public School District and Sandy Hook Elementary School. Whenever a school experiences violence and … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, News, Teachers
Tagged Crisis, Emergency Management, Traumatic Events
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How do U.S. Students Compare with their Peers around the World?
New international assessments of student performance in reading, math, and science provide both encouraging news about American students’ progress and some sobering cautionary notes. The encouraging news is that U.S. fourth grade students have made significant progress in reading and … Continue reading
More than 500 Colleges Agree to Adopt Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
I am pleased to announce that more than 500 colleges and universities (.xls), enrolling more than 2.5 million undergraduate students (thirteen percent of all undergrads), have committed to adopting the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet during the 2013-2014 school year. The adoption … Continue reading
Institutions Commit to Providing Millions of Students with Easy-To-Understand Information About College Costs
We know that students and their families face a difficult task in deciding where to enroll for higher education, and understanding the cost of college—and how to pay for it—can be daunting. Too often, students are left without a clear … Continue reading
Teaching Fellows Represent, Respect Teachers
Last week was bittersweet at the Department of Education. After a truly incredible year working with some of the best teachers in the country, we released our 2011-2012 Teaching Ambassador Fellows to return to their work in classrooms and school … Continue reading
Celebrating Success: 40 Years of Pell Grants
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Chances are you know someone who wouldn’t have gone to college without the help of a Pell Grant. Since 1972, more than 60 million Americans have received financial assistance to earn their degree. As … Continue reading
Obama Administration Position on DC Vouchers
You may have seen a few stories yesterday that left a misleading impression that the Obama administration changed our position on vouchers. That’s not true. As we said yesterday, our focus is on making sure all students get a world-class … Continue reading
Connecting Educators, Building Communities Across Rural America
In an increasingly interconnected world, we can no longer allow geography to be a barrier to education and opportunity in rural America. Through the national broadband plan and unprecedented investments in education reform, the Obama administration is leveraging the power … Continue reading
Take Politics Out of Student Loan Process
This op-ed appeared in today’s edition of Politico. Last month, I had the honor of giving the commencement address at Howard University. I was filled with hope and inspiration looking out at the faces of all those young people, often … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged College, Interest Rates, Pell Grants, Student Loans
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