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Saturday, July 17, 2021

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

 THIS WEEK FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ED.GOV


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



U.S. Department of Education Approves South Dakota's Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $127 Million
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On Wednesday, July 7, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of South Dakota's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plans and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. South Dakota’s plan details how the state is using and plan to use ARP ESSER funds to re-engage students across the state and equitably expand opportuni
U.S. Department of Education Approves Arkansas’ Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $418 Million
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On Wednesday, July 7, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Arkansas’ American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plans and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Arkansas’ plan details how the state is using and plan to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand
U.S. Department of Education Approves Rhode Island’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $138 Million
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On Wednesday, July 7, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Rhode Island’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plans and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Rhode Island’s plan details how the state is using and plan to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equita
U.S. Department of Education Approves Utah’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $205 Million
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On Wednesday, July 7, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Utah's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plans and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Utah's plan details how the state is using and plan to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand oppor
U.S. Department of Education Approves the District of Columbia's Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $128 Million
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On Wednesday, July 7, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of the District of Columbia's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plans and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. The District of Columbia's plan details how the state is using and plans to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operat
U.S. Department of Education Approves Ohio's Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $1.4 Billion To State
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Ohio's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Ohio's plan details how the state is using and plans to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunity for stud
U.S. Department of Education Approves Tennessee’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $830 Million To State
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Tennessee's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Tennessee's plan details how the state is using and plans to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunit
U.S. Department of Education Approves West Virginia’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $254 Million To State
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of West Virginia's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. West Virginia's plan details how the state is using and plans to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand op
U.S. Department of Education Approves Oregon’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $374 Million To State
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Oregon's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Oregon's plan details how the state is using and plans to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunity for
U.S. Department of Education Approves Oklahoma’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $498 Million To State
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Oklahoma's American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Oklahoma's plan details how the state is using and plans to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunity

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Temporary Changes to the Federal Aid Verification Process for the 2021-22 Award Year
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced temporary changes to the federal student aid verification process for the 2021–22 award year. The temporary changes will provide relief to millions of students and colleges facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department will focus aid verification on identity theft and fraud for the 2021–22 application cycle, si

JUL 12

Education Department’s Student Aid Office Adds Experienced Leaders
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The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) recently added leaders in key roles that will focus on improving operations and accountability in the areas of student loan servicing and postsecondary institution compliance. On filling the two new and three existing roles, FSA Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray said, ""We have important work ahead of us on behalf of stud
Department of Education Approves Borrower Defense Claims Related to Three Additional Institutions
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The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today the approval of over 1,800 borrower defense to repayment (borrower defense) claims for borrowers who attended three institutions: Westwood College, Marinello Schools of Beauty and the Court Reporting Institute. This is the first time the Department has announced approved borrower defense claims for students who attended institutions bes

JUL 15

Secretary Cardona to Join Arizona Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva for Roundtable Discussion with Students to Highlight Support for Tribal Colleges and Universities and Build Back Better Agenda
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Tomorrow, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona continues his national travel blitz visiting schools and colleges to highlight key education provisions within the President’s Build Back Better agenda. During his visit to Arizona, Secretary Cardona will be joined by U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva. Together, Secretary Cardona and Rep. Grijalva will participate in a tour and a roundtable discussion

JUL 14

Secretary Cardona to Participate in READY SET Event with NBA Cares Ambassador and Former NBA Player Jason Collins Highlighting Mentoring Opportunities and Summer Programing to Prepare Students for the Fall
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*/ On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will continue his travel blitz across the country highlighting summer learning opportunities that are preparing students to return to in-person learning in the fall and critical investments from the Biden-Harris Administration that are helping schools and communities recover from the pandemic and build back better.

JUL 13

Secretary Cardona to Join Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Tour of Summer Enrichment Program and Roundtable Discussion with Students on Community College
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Tomorrow, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will continue his tour in Oregon to discuss the provisions within President Biden's Build Back Better agenda that provide students pathways to affordable higher education, including providing two years of free community college. During this trip, the Secretary will also discuss the historic investments from the American Rescue Plan (ARP), dedica

JUL 12

Standing with Native Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Elizabeth Chu / 22h
Advancing its commitment to equity, meaningful consultation, and relief for Tribal Nations, the U.S. Department of Education has announced approximately $20 million in grants available to Tribal Educational Agencies (TEAs) through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to meet the urgent needs of students in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The American Indian Resilience in Education Continue Readin
American History and Civics in Our Schools
by Miguel Cardona / 1d
The teaching of civics and history – an opportunity to better understand our past and how our government works so we can engage in and influence our future – has long provided the foundation for students to be active participants in society and help our nation live up to its highest ideals. These values have been Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .

JUL 14

A Summer to Remember
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Guest blog by Christian Rhodes My first “real” job was as a camp counselor at the local Boys and Girls Club in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. I spent the summer ensuring middle school students had fun while learning. I would

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