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Join the Conversation During the State of the Union | ED.gov Blog

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Join the Conversation During the State of the Union

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President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Save the date for Tuesday January 24, at 9 pm EST, when President Obama will give his annual State of the Union address, with education being a likely topic of discussion during the speech. You can watch an enhanced version of the speech with graphics and data atwhitehouse.gov/live.

Following the speech, a panel of senior advisors, including Secretary Duncan, will answer your questions. Ask your questions on Twitter using the hashtag #WHchat & on the White House’s Facebook page.

Check back into ED’s Homeroom on Wednesday for a summary of the State of the Union, and what it could mean for education in America. Click here for more information on the State of the Union address, and click here to receive email updates of all the latest news from ED.

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Minnesota Town Halls Focus on College Affordability and FAFSA

Secretary Duncan travelled to the Minneapolis area last Friday to host two town hall meetings with teachers, parents, students, and national, state and local leaders. Arne started the day speaking with students at South High School in Minneapolis about the … Continue reading →