THIS WEEK NEWS FROM DR. MIGUEL CARDONA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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NEWS FROM DR. MIGUEL CARDONA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Denies Reinstatement Application of For-Profit Law School

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Today, the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) informed Florida Coastal School of Law that its application for reinstatement to participate in federal student aid programs has been denied.

Statement by Secretary Cardona on President Biden's Nomination of Catherine Lhamon

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U.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 Scholars

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U.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 Community

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This 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 Service

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The 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).

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Statement from Secretary Miguel Cardona on the Confirmation of Cindy Marten as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education

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Today, 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 Institutions

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The 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 Institutions

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The 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 Program

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This 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 Reopening

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Statement from U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on results of the March 2021 NAEP Survey on School Reopening:

Announcing the 8th Annual ED Games Expo: June 1 to 5, 2021

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A Free All-Virtual Showcase of Game-Changing Innovations in EdTech developed through ED and Programs Across Government The ED Games Expo is an annual showcase of game-changing innovations in education technology (EdTech) developed through programs at the Department of Education (ED) and across the federal government. Since 2013, the Expo has been an in-person event at Continue Reading The post a

A Letter to America’s Teachers

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I 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 Pandemic

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In 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 Collaboration

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Teacher 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

Secretary Cardona to Deliver Virtual Commencement Address at the University of Connecticut

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On Saturday, May 8, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will deliver the commencement address virtually at the University of Connecticut graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021. The virtual commencement ceremony for the graduates will be streamed live at 1 p.m. EDT, via YouTube, to bring the entire class together at once and officially confer degrees. .press-room-event tr { vertical-align

Secretary Cardona to Tour Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville Campus to Highlight the American Families Plan

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On 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

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