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…
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White House Credits Gun Sale Background Checks for Lower Crime Numbers
More than 300,000 background checks conducted for youths, violent criminals The White House credited a sharp reduction in violent crimes to enhanced background checks for at-risk individuals who…
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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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First Lady and Defense Secretary Visit Alabama Air Force Base
The duo highlighted the programs that improve military quality of life and childhood education. First Lady Jill Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited a pre-kindergarten program on…
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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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President Biden Responds to Georgia High School Shooting
FBI had information on the shooter making terrorist threats over a year ago. President Joe Biden responded to the shooting at a high school in Barrow County, Georgia,…
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Defense Department Awards Oak Harbor Public Schools $66 Million
The funding will update facilities at two schools near Naval Air Station. The Department of Defense granted two awards worth $66 million to Oak Harbor Public Schools, allowing…
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CBP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Warn of Back-To-School Counterfeit Supplies
Agencies say that counterfeit products can “cause real harm to consumers and families.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce published recommendations to…
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Interior Assistant Secretary Visits Tribal Projects in Washington and Alaska
He met with Tribal leadership to visit previous recipients of department funding. The Interior Department’s Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Bryan Newland, visited Tribal Nations in Washington and…
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FTC Files Brief Supporting Parents’ COPPA Lawsuit
The educational defendent has interpreted COPPA as requiring arbitration rather than court action. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief supporting a group of parents who…
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