U.S. Department of Education Approves Massachusetts' Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $611 MillionOn Wednesday, July 7, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Massachusetts' American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plans and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them.
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 MillionOn 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 MillionOn 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 MillionOn 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 MillionOn 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 MillionOn 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 StateToday, 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 StateToday, 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 StateToday, 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 StateToday, 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 StateToday, 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
U.S. Department of Education Announces Temporary Changes to the Federal Aid Verification Process for the 2021-22 Award YearToday, 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
Education Department’s Student Aid Office Adds Experienced LeadersThe 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 InstitutionsThe 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
Standing with Native Communities during the COVID-19 PandemicAdvancing 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 SchoolsThe 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 .
A Summer to RememberGuest 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
