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 Announces Recognition Status of Nine Accrediting Agencies

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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Senior Department Official (SDO) informed nine accreditors about the status of their recognition. The following agencies were approved for renewal of recognition for five years:

Secretary Cardona Joins Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal for Visit to Middlesex Community College to Discuss Importance of Workforce Development Programs

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On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Middletown, Connecticut with Gov. Ned Lamont, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, and Alphabet Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat to discuss new opportunities for workforce development programs available to

Community Violence Intervention: Equity and Justice for Every Student

by U.S. Department of Education / 1d

by Loredana Valtierra Gun violence has become an all too common part of American school life. Yet the gun violence we often associate with schools, mass shootings that make headlines and capture the national psyche, are rare. While the possibility of mass shootings is a fear among educators, the reality is that many educators work Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .

Leading by Listening to Students’ Voices

by Timothy Lawson / 2d

Of all the traits of a strong school leader, one of the most important is listening to students. By addressing their concerns & suggestions, school leaders can build environment where students are seen & heard. That’s what we found when ED recently visited Western Branch Middle School in Chesapeake, VA to interview Principal S. Kambar Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .

Mentoring Matters: The Critical Need for a Rural Leaders Network of Support

by U.S. Department of Education / 2d

by Melissa A. Sadorf. Ed.D. Ten years ago I was hired by a rural school district in Arizona to serve as Superintendent. In my first year, I was learning the intricacies of the superintendency, was responsible for mentoring a first-year principal, and was learning the roles of Business Manager and Federal Grants Director. Nothing in Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .

Advancing Sustainable Schools for All in North Carolina

by U.S. Department of Education / 3d

by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) welcomed U.S. Department of Education (ED) leadership including Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary Staci Monreal, and U.S. Department of

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