News from the U.S. Department of Education (ed.gov)
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U.S. Department of Education
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Investing in Innovation
8 Mar 2010 at 11:24am
The grant application and final priorities for the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) are now available.
Duncan Visits Selma
8 Mar 2010 at 11:24am
Secretary Arne Duncan visited Selma, Alabama, where he announced plans for a reinvigorated Office of Civil Rights to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children.
High School Commencement Challenge
5 Mar 2010 at 2:10pm
The White House and ED announced the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, inviting public schools to compete to have President Obama speak at their graduation this spring.
Detroit Discusses Turnaround Efforts
5 Mar 2010 at 2:09pm
More than 250 community leaders, educators, parents, and students gathered to discuss turning around the Detroit area's lowest-achieving schools.
WNET.org Celebration of Teaching and Learning
5 Mar 2010 at 2:08pm
Secretary Arne Duncan participated in the Celebration of Teaching and Learning in New York City, where over 8,500 educators across the nation took part in discussions about the future of our schools.
Additional Recovery Act Funds
5 Mar 2010 at 2:07pm
Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey will receive additional funding under the Recovery Act, ED announced earlier this month.
WhiteHouse.gov Features Education
1 Mar 2010 at 3:25pm
Each day this week WhiteHouse.gov will highlight ED efforts to help reach the President's goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020.
Child Nutrition Act
24 Feb 2010 at 6:10pm
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's priorities for reauthorizing the Child Nutrition Act "would be a major step in the right direction for the health and well-being of our school children," Secretary Duncan said.
Restraint and Seclusion Information
24 Feb 2010 at 2:33pm
ED published a summary of state laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques in schools.
Recovery Act Anniversary
19 Feb 2010 at 6:24am
Secretary Duncan and Congressman Connolly visited Riverside Elementary School in Virginia for the one-year anniversary of the Recovery Act.
Educator Preparation Programs Must Change
9 Feb 2010 at 4:07pm
"Our teacher and principal preparation programs need transformational change," Secretary Duncan said at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education conference.
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