Adult Learners Share Stories of Personal Triumph

The inspiration for Olga Gomez to obtain her GED started with a simple statement from her youngest son: “Mom I challenge you to finish your GED.” Attaining the GED would be no easy feat for this mother of four who dropped out of school when she was...

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Young Children Learn Math Through the Arts

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Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Tragedy in Oklahoma

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today issued the following statement on the tragic loss of life in Oklahoma:

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Applications Now Available to Improve Education and Employment Outcomes for Low-Income Children with Disabilities

Today, the U.S. Department of Education published a Notice in the Federal Register inviting applications for a new competitive grant program, Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (PROMISE).

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5 Things to Consider When Taking Out Student Loans

Federal student loans can be a great way to help pay for college or career school.  W

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Celebrating the National Language Teacher of the Year and Foreign Language Partnerships

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary Arne Duncan recognized Mr. Noah Geisel as the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) National Language Teacher of the Year. Mr.

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Obama Administration Approves Three More NCLB Flexibility Requests—37 States and DC Now Approved for Waivers

The Obama administration today approved three more requests for waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB), in exchange for state-developed plans to prepare all students for college and career, focus aid on the neediest students, and support effective te...

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Arizona Will Receive $10.4 Million to Continue Efforts to Turn Around Its Lowest-Performing Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Arizona will receive $10.4 million to continue efforts to turn around its persistently lowest-achieving schools through the Department's School Improvement Grants (SIG) program.

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Join the Conversation to Improve Transition from School to Work for Youth with Disabilities

Today’s young people must graduate from high school with the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century global economy.  And that certainly includes youth with disabilities.  To that end, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special ...

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"Passion, Expertise, and Vision"

It's a great pleasure and honor to be with you here today. GPPI is a world-class institution. And I am thrilled to be able to celebrate your success and share a few words with you as you earn your degrees and embark on the next stage of the journeys o...

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