A Letter to America’s TeachersI never could predict what might happen in Mr. O’Neil’s art classes; I just knew I couldn’t wait for the next assignment. Back then I didn’t realize all the ways this dynamic educator, a rare man of color leading our diverse classroom of second graders, was serving as a pioneer and role model for me Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
Weeks Become Months: Teaching During a PandemicIn March of 2020, I said, “See you on Monday” to my students on what I believed to be an ordinary Friday, albeit a Friday the 13th. That would be the last day I would see them for months. There was a period of uncertainty as everyone grappled with our new reality. The unadulterated meaning Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
Honoring Teachers’ Commitment to Continual Improvement through CollaborationTeacher Appreciation Week is one of my favorite times of the school year! Honoring the educators who spend countless hours creating lesson plans, building authentic relationships, and welcoming students into the learning space – whether it be in-person, online, or both – has been such a joy. I think back to my time growing up Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
Financial Literacy Education and Paying for CollegePresident Biden issued a proclamation deeming April 2021 as National Financial Capability Month. This communication emphasizes the benefits of financial capability, the value of financial literacy, and the importance of access to financial resources. Understanding personal finance topics such as savings, loans, and investments is seldom a straightforward task, especially in the context of paying
Education’s Role in Second Chance Month and National Reentry WeekBy: Sean Addie – Director of Correctional EducationDr. Amy Loyd – Acting Assistant Secretary This week we are joining our colleagues at the U.S. Department of Justice, agencies across the federal government, and our partners across the country to mark National Reentry Week and lift up the important work being done to support individuals reentering Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.g
Supporting First-Generation and Low-Income Students Beyond the College Acceptance LetterOver the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that pursuing a college education is not just about getting accepted and enrolling in a college. First-generation and low-income college students were burdened with the struggle to pay expensive college fees for a virtual education while being
Secretary Cardona to Tour Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville Campus to Highlight the American Families PlanOn Monday, May 3, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will visit the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville Campus in Catonsville, Maryland. He will visit its on-site childcare center and visit a classroom where he will hear directly from community college students about their experience.
Secretary Cardona to Conclude 'Help is Here' School Reopening Tour and Deliver Remarks on School Reopening at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington, D.C.On Friday, April 30, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will conclude the "Help is Here" School Reopening Tour, with a visit to Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington, D.C. After the visit, Secretary Cardona will
U.S. Department of Education Announces Richard Cordray as Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student AidThe U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced today that it has selected Richard Cordray as the Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid. Cordray is the former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the former Attorney General of Ohio. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Educatio
U.S. Department of Education Launches Best Practices Clearinghouse to Highlight Innovative Practices for Reopening Schools and CampusesToday, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) launched the Safer Schools and Campuses Best Practices Clearinghouse (the Clearinghouse), a website that highlights the innovative work underway nationwide in continuing to reopen K-12 schools, early childhood centers and postsecondary institutions. Through the Clearinghouse, the Department is providing examples of how schools and other educational inst
100 Days of the Biden Administration: How the Department of Education Has Helped More Schools Safely Reopen and Meet Students NeedsDuring the first 100 days of the Biden Administration, the Department of Education's (ED) top priority has been to ensure students can return to schools safely, and has taken significant actions to help schools safely reopen for in-person instruction, address inequities exacerbated by the pandemic, and support the needs of all students, teachers, and staff.
Statement by Secretary Cardona on President Biden’s Nomination of Roberto J. RodríguezSecretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement today on President Biden’s intent to nominate Roberto J. Rodríguez for Assistant Secretary of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development at the U.S. Department of Education:
