What Is a Student Loan Servicer and Why Should I Care?

So you took out a federal student loan and now it’s t (read more)

The Truth-Teller of Early Learning

I'm delighted to be here, and thrilled to have an opportunity to honor the extraordinary life and career of a dear friend, and one of my heroes, Barbara Bowman. I don't think anyone here will be surprised that Barbara clearly instructed me not to talk about her this evening. (read more)

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why Teachers Succeed in the Classroom

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Technology Gives Students with Disabilities Access to College Courses

Program Coordinator Jennifer Lang-Jolliff (green sw (read more)

Meeting with Mothers and Advocates for Our Children

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Back to School During Teacher Appreciation Week

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Games Win Big in Education Grants Competition

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Celebrating Teachers During this Year’s Teacher Appreciation Week

Today marks the final day of an eventful Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th (read more)

5 Things You Need To Know About Your Student Loans

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A New Family Engagement Partnership with the National Center for Family Literacy

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Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes!

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Departments of Justice and Education Reach Settlement to Address and Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment of Students at the University of Montana in Missoula

The Department of Justice and the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights obtained a comprehensive resolution agreement today with the University of Montana-Missoula in Missoula, Mont., to ensure that it responds swiftly and effectively to allegations of sexual assault and harassment by students. (read more)

U.S. Department of Education Goes "Back to School" as Part of Teacher Appreciation Week

U.S. Department of Education (ED) officials from across the country went "Back to School" today, shadowing teachers across the country. (read more)

Migrant Life and the Inspiration of a Mother

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Alejandra Ceja Appointed Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

*Editor's Note: A Spanish-language version of this press release is provided below. (read more)

Join the Conversation for Change

Members of the public are invited to participate in an online dialogue to examine the impact of existing federal regulations and legislation on the successful transition from school to work of youth and young adults with disabilities. The U.S. (read more)

Class of 2013: What’s Next for Your Student Loans?

I’m not afraid to admi (read more)

U.S. Department of Education Hosts Google Hangout with African American Educators

Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Education hosted a Google Hangout—"Celebrating African American Teachers in the Classroom"—at Howard University in Washington, D.C moderated by Tamron Hall of NBC News. (read more)

More Substantive and Lasting than a Bagel Breakfast

Great teaching can change a child’s life. That kind of teaching is a remarkable combination of things: art, science, inspiration, talent, gift, and — always — incredibly hard work. It requires relationship building, subject expertise and a deep understanding of the craft. Our celebrated athletes and performers have nothing on our best teachers. (read more)

Honoring Veteran Teachers Inducted into the Hall of Fame

Although Teacher Appreciation Week begins today, officials at the Department of Education started celebrating early by honoring the five experienced teachers who were inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame last Friday. (read more)

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6–10, 2013

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement today, recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6–10, 2013. (read more)

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizing National Public Service Week, May 5–11, 2013

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement today, recognizing Public Service Recognition Week, May 5–11, 2013. (read more)

141 Students from Across the Country Named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the 49th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. (read more)

Celebrating and Listening to Our Nation’s Teachers

So many of America’s teachers are amazing. Each day, they take on the extraordinary responsibility and highly complex work of moving all students forward. As I visit schools across the country and talk with teachers at the U.S. Department of Education, they astound me continually with what they accomplish every day. (read more)

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the National Head Start Association Conference

It's great to join my good friend Secretary Sebelius again to talk about President Obama's landmark birth-to-age-5 early childhood proposal to provide a seamless continuum of care for our children. Secretary Sebelius has been an extraordinary advocate for children—and a wonderful partner with ED in our work together on early learning. (read more)