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  1. 21 hours ago

    February is only a week away, so make plans now to join for a chat about on 2/21 at 7 PM EST!

  2. 13 hours ago

    "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." ~ Joseph Addison

  3. 23 hours ago

    Teachers! Under certain circumstances, you can get your federal student loans forgiven or even canceled. Details →

  4. Jan 24

    "This has opened the door for my child to be more independent in her learning."

  5. Jan 23

    Join us for Office Hours on Wednesday—but go ahead and ask your questions now using . See you then!

  6. Jan 23

    We must strive to create school communities that have diverse faculties & reflect in their student bodies a commitment to diversity.

  7. Jan 7

    ʺThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.ʺ - Eleanor Roosevelt

  8. Jan 19
  9. Jan 19

    Here are just 8 of the many ways education has improved in the U.S. under the Obama Administration.

    8 Ways Education Has Improved Under the Obama Administration
    Educators, families and students have helped lead our education progress in America. Here are just 8 of the many ways education has improved in the U.S. under the Obama Administration.
  10. Jan 19

    We're launching an effort to encourage more students, teachers, and citizens . Will you help?

  11. Jan 19

    Challenge accepted!! Read 's final message as Education Secretary: .

  12. Jan 19

    I'll be rooting for & working hard alongside everyone who believes in an excellent education for all students. You can find me at

  13. Jan 19

    If we nurture students' minds & hearts & ensure they are safe & welcomed in school--no matter who they are--our country's future is strong

  14. Jan 19

    My challenge to everyone working on behalf of students: lead by example, through education & hope. Be steadfast in our commitment to equity.

  15. Jan 19

    My life is proof of the transformative power of a great education--NYC public school teachers saved my life and gave me hope.

  16. Jan 19

    We've worked to protect students’ civil rights & advocate for our most vulnerable. There's a lot to be proud of, but there's much left to do

  17. Jan 19

    More students have access to in schools to personalize & transform learning, giving them tools to succeed in the 21st century.

  18. Jan 19

    We've worked to expand college affordability, access & completion. A million more Af-Am & Latino students are enrolled in college since 2008

  19. Jan 19

    The US has made great progress in education. More students are graduating from high school today than ever before.

  20. Jan 19

    I'm grateful to all of you: teachers, parents, school leaders, mentors, advocates. You are a critical part of this work.

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