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Thu, Jul 29th 03:15pm
Education reform is a top priority for this Administration, President Obama said to the National Urban League, because the "status quo is morally inexcusable" and "economically indefensible."
Wed, Jul 28th 04:02pm
Secretary Duncan announced that he will form a bipartisan commission to examine educational equity and will pursue federal policies aimed to advance equity in K-12 schools.
Tue, Jul 27th 08:20am
On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Secretary Duncan applauded the legislation and rededicated ED to its effective implementation.
Thu, Jul 22nd 01:40pm
Montana is among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.
Wed, Jul 21st 02:19pm
More than 150 rural education stakeholders and technology experts from 26 states attended the National Rural Education Technology Summit in Washington, D.C.
Wed, Jul 21st 02:18pm
Secretary Duncan talked about the three myths of high school reform at the College Board AP conference.
Wed, Jul 21st 02:18pm
Read Secretary Duncan's remarks at the Council of Chief State School Officers and State Higher Education Executive Officers' joint summer meeting.
Wed, Jul 14th 01:47pm
Parent and community input will be a requirement in ED's proposal for turning around low-performing schools, Secretary Duncan said in remarks to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Mon, Jul 12th 06:45pm
Connecticut is among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.
Mon, Jul 12th 01:40pm
Massachusetts, Maine and Nebraska are among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.
Wed, Jul 07th 12:52pm
ED announced the availability of $25 million to help loan servicers in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program retrain and redeploy workers affected by student loan reforms.
Fri, Jul 02nd 04:54pm
Secretary Duncan spoke by video teleconference to the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Watch the video of his remarks.
Fri, Jul 02nd 04:34pm
Rural school districts use funding from the Rural and Low-Income School program funds for technology, professional development, and instruction for low-income students, according to a new report.
Fri, Jul 02nd 03:57pm
Secretary Duncan hailed the enduring impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Tue, Jun 29th 03:19pm
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Tue, Jun 29th 01:44pm
ED and the Justice Department issued a joint letter reaffirming the agencies' commitment to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to emerging technologies in institutions of higher education.
Tue, Jun 29th 11:43am
"Bill Taylor was a consistent voice for equality and justice--a voice that will be deeply missed," Secretary Duncan said.