Highlights include reducing sugars and increasing whole grains. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced updates to nutrition standards for school meal programs. The proposed updates intend to…
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FCC Announces Emergency Connectivity Funding
New round of funding will provide digital services for students. The Federal Communications Commission is committing funding to schools and libraries across the U.S. under the Emergency Connectivity…
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DOE Invests in School Energy Upgrades
Grant applications open to improve aging facilities. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that grant applications are open for their Renew America’s Schools grant program. This initial…
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Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act
Amendment offered by Senator Mike Lee not included. On Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that provides federal protection for same-sex marriages. The measure overcame the filibuster with…
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Commerce, Labor, Education Forge New Partnership
Collaboration is intended to strengthen the flow between education and stable careers. The Department of Education announced the launch of the Unlocking Career Success initiative, a partnership between…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in School and Food Industry Partnerships
$50 million to be distributed by up to four non-governmental organizations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new initiative this month intended to create partnerships between…
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Education Department Resolves Gender Discrimination Complaint
Oregon school district is required to provide equally for boys’ and girls’ teams. The Office for Civil Rights for the Department of Education resolved an investigation into the…
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FCC Provides Students $78 Million in Emergency Funds
Off-campus resources receive extra boost The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provided almost $78 million to American students through the Emergency Connectivity fund last week. The program was created…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Responds to Low Student Test Scores
No notable improvement was shown in any state. The Department of Education released the “Nation’s Report Card” on Monday which shows that test scores have experienced the largest…
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Transportation Department Announces Transit Development Loans
Infrastructure loan coverage percentage raised. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that flexible financing for transit-oriented development will be offered at the maximum level. The Department of Transportation…
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