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Today, @EDSecMcMahon appointed three new members of the @GovBoard, including a new board chair, to four-year terms beginning October 1: ed.gov/about/news/press-rele…
Technology like artificial intelligence (AI) can help maximize students’ ability to learn – like at the FuturEdge Charter Academy in Arizona, where teachers use AI to tailor lesson plans to fit students’ unique learning styles and abilities.
When an “A” is awarded to nearly every student, grades are no longer meaningful records of achievement or content mastery.
Dr. Christopher Schorr explains why “grade inflation” hurts student’s learning, from decreasing motivation to increasing stress: ed.gov/about/homeroom-blog/a…
ED’s Office for Civil Rights & @HHSOCR found Minnesota's Department of Ed & State High School League violated Title IX by allowing males to compete in female sports & occupy female intimate facilities.
They have 10 days to resolve the violations or risk enforcement action.
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As @EDSecMcMahon writes, ED’s Returning Education to the States Tour is an opportunity to show how putting educational leadership in state & local hands can spur nationwide change – and a new golden age of American learning.
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A few of @NASSP's State Principals of the Year share their words of wisdom on literacy & inspiring kids to read. #NationalLiteracyMonth
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ED has initiated enforcement action against Fairfax County, VA Public Schools under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment after a district social worker reportedly scheduled an abortion appointment for a 17-year-old student without parental knowledge or consent. ed.gov/about/news/press-rele…
In preparation for America’s 250th birthday next year, ED is announcing over $153 million in new grants through the American History and Civics Seminars Program – part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening civics education. ed.gov/about/news/press-rele… #America250
This past week on our Returning Education to the States Tour, ED & @EDSecMcMahon visited Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, meeting with leaders from @OHEducation and schools across the state.
Catch up on what you missed! ed.gov/about/initiatives/ret…
Literacy begins at home!
Parents: Use these 10 tips to get your kids reading: improvingliteracy.org/resour…
#NationalLiteracyMonth
Announcing the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars!
Congratulations to this year’s recipients – 161 high school seniors honored for exceptional talent in academics, the arts (visual, creative & performing), and career & technical education.
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Congratulations to this year’s Presidential Scholars for their exceptional academic, artistic, and technical accomplishments! These students stood out for their dedication and talent.
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Hayley Sannon – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for ED's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education – shares that when states are freed from burdensome federal bureaucracy, they’re able to spend money where it matters: on student achievement.
