Statement by Secretary Cardona on President Biden's Nomination of Catherine LhamonU.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today issued the following statement on President Biden's intent to nominate Catherine Lhamon for Assistant Secretary of the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education:
U.S. Department of Education Announces 161 Students from Across the Country As 2021 U.S. Presidential ScholarsU.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona today announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
Secretary Cardona Holds Virtual Roundtable with Members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander CommunityThis afternoon, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona held a virtual roundtable with members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to discuss their experiences during the pandemic and ongoing challenges related to education in their communities.
Department of Education Launches Outreach Campaign to Millions of K-12 Students and Federal Pell Grant Recipients Now Eligible for Monthly Discounts on Broadband Internet ServiceThe U.S. Department of Education today launched a major outreach campaign to millions of students who are now eligible for a monthly discount on broadband internet service under a temporary program administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Statement from Secretary Miguel Cardona on the Confirmation of Cindy Marten as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of EducationToday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the confirmation of Cindy Marten as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education:
U.S. Department of Education Makes Available $36 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students and InstitutionsThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants today provided under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act for postsecondary education. These grants will help over 5,000 institutions of higher education (institutions), including HBCUs, TCCUs, and HSIs, provide emergency financial aid to millions of students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 na
U.S. Department of Education Makes Available $36 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students and InstitutionsThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants today provided under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act for postsecondary education. These grants will help over 5,000 institutions of higher education (institutions), including HBCUs, TCCUs, and HSIs, provide emergency financial aid to millions of students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 na
Secretary Cardona Holds Virtual Roundtable with Educators to Discuss the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramThis afternoon, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona held a virtual roundtable to discuss the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program with educators who have student loans and are participating in the program.
Statement from U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Results of the March 2021 NAEP Survey on School ReopeningStatement from U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on results of the March 2021 NAEP Survey on School Reopening:
