He delivered awards to 356 schools that improved academic achievement. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona honored representatives from the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. The secretary…
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Education Secretary Announces $19 Million for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Funding will strengthen research facilities in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced $19 million in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, timing his…
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School-Based Mental Health Services Receive $70 Million in Grants
The funding supports hiring and training over 4,000 new mental health professionals. The Department of Education has announced a $70 million investment into school-based mental health services. Distributed…
Read MoreEducation Department Exceeds Goal to Recruit 250,000 School Staff
The additional 320,000 adults were recruited a year ahead of schedule. The Department of Education recruited 320,000 adults into school support roles in the 2023-2024 academic year, exceeding…
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$28 Million Invested in Teacher Quality Partnership Program
Education Department funding will support teacher development and retention in high-need communities. The Department of Education announced that more than $28 million will be distributed through the Teacher…
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Special Counsel Finds Navy Secretary in Violation of Hatch Act
Secretary Del Toro’s remarks in support of President Biden breached federal law. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) confirmed that Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro violated the…
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USDA and Education Department Hold Rally on School Meals
Secretaries highlight healthy nutrition, local food initiatives, and new standards for student success. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Education recently hosted a virtual pep rally to…
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8th Circuit Court Blocks Remaining SAVE Plan Student Loan Relief
The administration plans to appeal the ruling. The Eight Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling that blocks the remainder of the Education Department’s SAVE Plan which…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Outlines Modernization Steps for FSA
A full-scale review of workflow and leadership structure will be conducted. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona outlined a number of steps being taken to improve the Federal Student…
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Administration Announces $7.7 Billion in Additional Student Loan Relief
Three categories of borrowers were selected for debt cancellation. The Education Department announced the latest round of student loan borrowers selected for debt relief. Three categories of borrowers…
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