The measure had also passed the chamber in the previous Congress. The House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls Act this week. The measure would…
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Education Department Issues Guidance on Student Cell Phones
Urges school districts to prohibit the use of cell phones in classrooms. The Department of Education issued a guidance to school districts last week, urging them to adopt…
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HUD Announces $1.4 Million for Young Adult Homeless Organizations
Funding goes to public housing agencies aiding adults 25 and under. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has distributed $1.3 million to twenty-one Public Housing Agencies to…
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DOI Distributes $16 Billion from Energy Production on Federal Lands
The revenue is the result of oil, gas, hydropower, and other energy production. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed the 2024 revenue from energy production on federal…
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NASA Announces Fourth Annual Student Essay Challenge
K-12 students propose nuclear-powered missions to any moon in the earth’s solar system. NASA launched its fourth annual writing challenge, the “Power to Explore,“ for students from kindergarten…
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Education Secretary Hosts Representatives from National Blue Ribbon Schools
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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White House to Host Halloween Event for Students and Neighborhood Families
“Hallo-READ!” event will send kids home with books and candy. The White House is hosting local students and neighborhood families to attend the 2024 “Hallo-READ!” reading event for…
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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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