Saturday, May 22, 2021

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



Washington State's Melito Ramirez Named America's First ‘Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE)’ Awardee
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today the selection of Melito Ramirez, an intervention specialist at Walla Walla High School in Washington state, as the nation's first Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) awardee. This new honor, established by Congress in 2019, spotlights classified school employees' outstanding contributions to quality K-12 education in the United S
First-Ever RISE Awardee Announced
Need a reason for celebration? In the Recognition Programs Unit of ED’s Office of Communications and Outreach, we have several of them spread throughout the year. The newest recognition award joining the family, structured to shine a spotlight good work and ignite more positive contributions, while engaging state and local stakeholders with their federal education Continue Reading The post appea
Moving Forward with a New ED.gov
A new ED.gov is coming. The transformation is already underway and includes a brand-new look-and-feel and a critical rethinking of how we effectively communicate online. The goal: a digital experience where you can find what you need, discover things you did not know, and leave feeling satisfied. Step 1: Plan In the fall of 2019 Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .
Announcing the 8th Annual ED Games Expo: June 1 to 5, 2021
A Free All-Virtual Showcase of Game-Changing Innovations in EdTech developed through ED and Programs Across Government The ED Games Expo is an annual showcase of game-changing innovations in education technology (EdTech) developed through programs at the Department of Education (ED) and across the federal government. Since 2013, the Expo has been an in-person event at Continue Reading The post a
A Letter to America’s Teachers
I never could predict what might happen in Mr. O’Neil’s art classes; I just knew I couldn’t wait for the next assignment. Back then I didn’t realize all the ways this dynamic educator, a rare man of color leading our diverse classroom of second graders, was serving as a pioneer and role model for me Continue Reading The post appeared first on ED.gov Blog .

 THIS WEEK FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION