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

Secretary Cardona Meets with Faith Leaders in New York to Highlight Importance of Community and Faith-based Organizations to Education

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona participated in a roundtable discussion with faith leaders in New York City to highlight the contributions of faith-based organizations during the pandemic and in ongoing recovery efforts that support young people and their communities.

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on President Biden’s Nomination of Nasser Paydar

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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement today on President Biden’s intent to nominate Dr. Nasser Paydar as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education:

Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities

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Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) released the notice inviting applications for the Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) demonstration project, aimed at increasing access for people with disabilities to jobs that pay good wages.

Secretary Cardona, Admiral Levine Hold Virtual Listening, Learning Roundtable with LGBTQI+ Students and Families from Florida

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, alongside Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D., assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, held a virtual roundtable with LGBTQI+ students and families from Florida, hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement.

U.S. Department of Education Announces Action to Support HBCU Response to Bomb Threats

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Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have recently experienced a bomb threat resulting in a disruption to the campus learning environment, are eligible to apply for grant funds under the Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) program.

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget:

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan

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The American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, and today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona highlighted its impacts on America's schools in the following statement:

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Florida State Legislature’s Parental Rights in Education Bill

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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement in response to the Florida Legislature's Parental Rights in Education bill:

Federal Student Aid Enforcement Update: Protecting Military-Connected Students

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By: Kristen Donoghue, Chief Enforcement Officer, U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid The U.S. government helps service members, veterans, and their family members (i.e., military-connected students) achieve the American dream through higher education, especially with two important benefit programs: (1) the Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program, which supports course wo

Get Federal Student Aid News and Resources at StudentAid.gov

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StudentAid.gov/articles is your one-stop shop for a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the proper way to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form; what happens to your student loans when you get married; and how to protect yourself from student loan scams. Looking for ways to pay Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .

Examples from the Field: How the American Rescue Plan is Helping Schools, Students & Educators Grow Post-Pandemic

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This week we are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the passing of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP has allowed schools and communities to secure funds to help combat the impacts COVID-19 has had on students, schools, and educators. It has also served as a catalyst for addressing preexisting gaps in the education system. Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .

What Colleges Should Know About Income Share Agreements and Private Education Loan Requirements

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By: Rich Williams, Chief of Staff, Office of Postsecondary Education Paying for higher education involves more than just completing the FAFSA® form and accepting financial aid. For most students, figuring out how to pay for college is the first major financial decision of their lifetimes—and the stakes could not be higher. A wrong choice can Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blo

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