No President has fought harder for student debt relief than President Biden, and he’s not done yet. President Biden will not let Republican elected officials succeed in denying hardworking Americans the relief they need. In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling this morning, President Biden and his Administration have already taken two steps this afternoon […]
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Biden Administration’s one-time student debt relief plan: “Today, the Supreme Court ruled against students and families across the country. It’s an outrage that lawsuits brought on by Republican elected officials have blocked critical student debt relief that […]
Today, the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent that enabled America’s colleges and universities to build vibrant diverse environments where students are prepared to lead and learn from one another. Although the Court’s decision threatens to move the country backwards, the Biden-Harris Administration will fight to preserve the hard-earned progress we have made to advance […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) long-term trend assessment in math and reading for 13-year-olds: details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
Thank you, Angela. Moms Demand Action is a force to be reckoned with. I also want to thank Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal and Everytown for Gun Safety for organizing this first-ever National Safer Communities Summit. The conversations taking place here today are so important – that’s why at this very moment the President […]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that the Val Verde Unified School District in California has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure the district’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 when responding to notice of sexual harassment of its students by other students […]
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The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring all students are guaranteed an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex. To that end, amending the Department of Education’s (Department’s) regulations that implement Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a top priority to ensure full protection against sex discrimination for all […]
Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
As the Biden-Harris Administration issues the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, today, the U.S. Department of Education launched its Antisemitism Awareness Campaign among the first deliverables from the whole-of-society strategy. details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
Exactly one year since the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement: details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) released a new report, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations” that summarizes the opportunities and risks for AI in teaching, learning, research, and assessment based on public input. This report is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing effort to […]
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) expressed its support for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s decision and commitment to decentralize the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE). Over the last two years, the Department has engaged in a rigorous deliberative process with the PRDE, other local government agencies, and community stakeholders in addition […]
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released proposed regulations to establish the strongest set of safeguards ever to protect students from unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings from career training programs, along with new measures to increase transparency across all postsecondary programs. details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website […]
Good morning, Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member Scott, and distinguished members of the Committee. I am pleased to join you today to testify on behalf of President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 Budget Request for the Department of Education. I often say that investing in our children is as important as investing in defense. It protects our […]
On May 5, 2023, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona delivered a commencement address to the graduates of the College of Business Administration and the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida. His remarks, as delivered, are available below: Good morning, University of Central Florida! How are we […]
On May 1, 2023, U.S. Secretary Miguel Cardona delivered live virtual remarks during the Department of Education’s second-ever Raise the Bar: College Excellence and Equity Summit, featuring higher education leaders from across America whose institutions are using data-driven strategies to better serve students, reduce equity gaps, and lift graduation rates. The Secretary’s remarks as delivered […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as […]
Today, the U.S. Department of Education released a Dear Colleague Letter calling on colleges, universities, and school districts to work together to use Federal Work Study (FWS) or other resources to increase the number of college students supporting school-aged children and youth in our nation’s K-12 schools and out-of-school time programs. details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal […]
To mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced that, as of the beginning of May 2023, it has approved a total of $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for more than 615,000 borrowers since October 2021. This is a result of the temporary PSLF changes made by […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the latest Nation’s Report card showing a decline in history and civics scores for eighth graders: details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education On the first work day of April, during which we celebrate Second Chance Month, I had the honor of joining colleagues from the Department of Justice and local and state leadership at an event held at a Miami-Dade College campus located […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today the selection of Carlene Pacheco, paraprofessional, Title VI liaison, and family service specialist at Churchill County High School in the Churchill County School District in Fallon, Nevada, as the 2023 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) awardee. details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web […]
By: Roberto J. Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development We need a system that’s inclusive, that delivers value, and that produces equitable outcomes. We need transparency in data more now than ever before. – Secretary Miguel Cardona The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard is a free online tool to help […]
Congressional Republicans are holding the nation’s full faith and credit hostage in an effort to impose devastating cutbacks that would hurt children and undermine education, raise costs for hardworking families, and set back economic growth. And they are demanding these slashes while separately advancing proposals to add over $3 trillion to deficits through tax giveaways […]
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the President’s appointment of a group of distinguished Black Americans to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans: details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement after Speaker Kevin McCarthy released a proposal that would cancel the Biden-Harris Administration’s targeted, one-time debt relief program: details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
Good morning, Chairman Aderholt, Ranking Member DeLauro, and distinguished members of the Committee. I am pleased to join you today to testify on behalf of President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 Budget Request for the Department of Education. My time in front of you today is about choices. The choice to invest in America’s children, or […]
Since Title IX was signed into law more than 50 years ago, it has enabled tremendous strides in educational opportunity free from sex discrimination, including in athletics, for millions of students across the country. details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on Monday resolved investigation of a complaint regarding the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College’s failure to respond to antisemitic harassment. details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten hosted a roundtable on Thursday with transgender students who shared their experiences, alongside their parents, all of whom are faith leaders advocating for their children and for their communities at large. Five parents and four students, participated in the event. Joining Deputy Secretary Marten from the Department were […]
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Visibility: “On Transgender Day of Visibility and every day, we must show transgender students that we see them and that we support them. We know many transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students face challenges that can impact their mental health and […]
Your Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, Minister of Foreign Affairs Stanley Kakubo, Minister of Justice Mulambo Haimbe, Heads of Delegations from across the continent, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen, all protocols observed … It’s an honor to represent the United States here at the Africa-regional event of the second Summit for Democracy. My heartfelt thanks to […]
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today that it will hold virtual public hearings on April 11, 12, and 13 to receive stakeholder feedback on potential issues for future rulemaking sessions. The Department’s regulatory efforts reflect our commitment to supporting students and ensuring they can access opportunities that will help them succeed. details ⇒ […]
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the launch of the Your Place in Space Challenge. This is the first challenge in the CTE Momentum series, an annual challenge series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access to career and technical education (CTE). The Your Place in Space Challenge invites high […]
The Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education seeks innovative ideas to expand work-based learning opportunities. That is why they launched the Career Z Challenge, a $2.5 million multi-phase federal prize competition. The Career Z Challenge supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success initiative championed by the U.S. Departments […]
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The budget details a blueprint to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out, lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the deficit by ensuring the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share – all […]
It’s Women’s History Month, and this year’s national theme—Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories—honors women of all ages and backgrounds who shape and share the story of America, while expanding our understanding of the human condition and strengthening our connections with each other and our world. Over generations and now, every day, women are removing […]
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the passing of Disability Rights Leader Judy Heumann: details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
Good morning. Great to be here with you. Thank you for joining and to those who are streaming. I want to thank Dean Gerken and Dean Manning for their agenda-setting leadership. Since this conference is about data, I want to start with a number: 163. Does anyone know the significance of 163? Before you start […]
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement after the conclusion of oral arguments before the Supreme Court on the Department’s one-time student debt relief program: details ⇒ BusinessMediaguide.Com portal received this content from this noted web source: Website of U.S. Department of Education
By Nassar H. Paydar, Assistant Secretary, Postsecondary Education In September 2021, the Department announced it was conducting a review of regulations related to First Amendment freedoms, including religious freedoms, which impose additional requirements on its higher education institutional grant recipients. The Department’s review of these regulations focused on ensuring several key elements, including First Amendment protections, […]
In 2015, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program began recognizing outstanding students in the field of Career and Technical Education. The move was designed to highlight innovation within CTE programs and the educators who empower these students. “The opportunities I received through CTE allowed me to realize my full potential and helped me to familiarize myself […]