Secretary Cardona, Senator Manchin, and Senator Murray to Hold Roundtable to Discuss Resources for Students Experiencing HomelessnessTomorrow, April 23, Secretary Cardona will join Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Patty Murray (WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), for a virtual roundtable with students who have experienced homelessness. The students will share their experience with being a student while also experiencing homelessness and the impact the pandemic has had on them and oth
Secretary Cardona Continues 'Help is Here' School Reopening Tour with a Visit to White Plains High School in White Plains, New YorkOn Thursday, April 22, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will continue the "Help is Here" School Reopening Tour, where he will visit White Plains High School in White Plains, N.Y. The visits are part of the Biden-Harris Administration's broader efforts to support states, schools, students, parents, and educators as they navigate returning to in-person learning and highlight how the American Re
Open Press Roundtable with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Students, Educators, and School Administrative Staff Eligible for the Dream and Promise ActOn Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET, Secretary Cardona will participate in an open press roundtable with students, educators, and school administrative staff who would be eligible for a pathway to citizenship under the Dream and Promise Act, including DACA recipients, TPS Holders, and Dreamers without DACA who would benefit from the permanent protections from the legislation.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and First Lady Jill Biden to Travel to IllinoisOn Monday, April 19, First Lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will travel to Dixon, Illinois to visit Sauk Valley Community College.
Education Department Announces State Allocations of $800 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students Experiencing HomelessnessThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced today plans to distribute $800 million to help support the needs of students experiencing homelessness under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) fund. ED announced the state allocations for the $800 million total allocated in the American Rescue Plan and will distribute $20
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools AnnouncedThe U.S. Department of Education today released the names of the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country, 27 schools, three early learning centers, five districts, and five postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utilit
U.S. Education Department Releases State Plan Template for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief FundToday, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released the State plan application that will support states in describing how they will use resources under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) fund to continue to safely reopen schools, sustain their safe operations, and support students—especially those most impacted by the pandemic.
USDA Issues Pandemic Flexibilities for Schools and Day Care Facilities through June 2022 to Support Safe Reopening and Healthy, Nutritious MealsWASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a broad range of flexibilities to allow school meal programs and childcare institutions across the country to return to serving healthy meals in fall 2021 as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to reopen schools safely. Several meal service flexibilities that enable social distancing are now extend
Statement by Secretary Cardona on President Biden's Nomination of Gwen GrahamSecretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement today on President Biden's intent to nominate Gwen Graham for Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of
