Department of Education Releases Equity Action Plan as Part of Biden-Harris Administration's Efforts to Advance Racial Equity and Support Underserved CommunitiesToday, the U.S. Department of Education released its inaugural equity action plan as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's continued commitment to advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities through the federal government.
Education Department Continues Push to Invest in Highly Effective Educators and Address Teacher ShortageThe U.S. Department of Education is continuing to take action to support and invest in the teaching profession and address the teacher shortage many schools and districts across the country face. The Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) grant program is now accepting applications for efforts that increase the pipeline of highly effective educators.
Biden-Harris Administration Extends Student Loan Pause Through August 31Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through August 31, 2022. While the economy continues to improve and COVID cases continue to decline, President Biden has made clear the continuing need to respond to the pandemic and its economic consequences, as well as to allow for the responsible phase-do
U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Sexual Harassment Investigation of Chino Valley Unified School District in CaliforniaThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced the resolution of a sexual harassment investigation of the Chino Valley Unified School District in San Bernardino County, California. OCR determined that the district violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations by failing to provide an effective response to notice of sexual h
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree to Visit School Communities in Kennebunk and Wells, MaineU.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will be joined by U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree as he travels to Maine on Monday with stops in Kennebunk and Wells.
Reclaiming my dignity, value, humanity and worth through educationby U.S. Department of Education / 22h
By: Jessica L. Henry My name is Jessica Louise Henry. I am a 39-year-old woman born and raised in Detroit. After foster care, juvenile detention centers, teen pregnancy, three rehabs, several therapists, eight jail terms, and two prison bids, my life had become scattered. I have a visual of cards spread haphazardly across the floor Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
5 Valuable Financial Tips for College Studentsby U.S. Department of Education / 2d
By: Andrew O’Donnell, intern for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid As someone currently attending community college, I can tell you firsthand about many of its benefits. Not only is community college significantly cheaper than four-year institutions and often much closer to home, it’s also a great place to begin your Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.g