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
Secretary Cardona, Rep. Soto Join Roundtable with LGBTQI+ Students and Families from Florida on Transgender Day of VisibilityToday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Florida Congressman Darren Soto met with Floridian LGBTQI+ students and families on Transgender Day of Visibility and participated in a closed press, roundtable discussion to hear about the impact that recent anti-LGBTQI+ legislation has on them, and their communities and school experiences.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and U.S. Rep. Darren Soto to Speak with Students on Transgender Day of Visibility and Highlight Impact of American Rescue Plan Funds in Orlando DistrictOn Thursday, March 31, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will travel to Orlando with U.S. Rep. Darren Soto to speak with students and families on Transgender Day of Visibility. They will visit a local school to learn more about how the district is using Title I funds and American Rescue Plan (ARP) investments to support K-12 students’ recovery from the pandemic.
