Eight incredible student leaders joined in conversation with Secretary John King and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Strategic Initiatives (DAS), Ary Amerikaner on November 16th, 2016. Students shared their…
The Arts in Education (AIE) Program supports nationwide efforts to improve schools in and through the arts as part of a well-rounded education for all students. AIE’s grants and technical…
Last week, I attended the White House Convening on Better, Fewer and Fairer Assessments. The event coincided with the release of final rules by the Department to guide states in…
Have you ever wondered about pursuing a federal career? Are you interested in public service? Would you like to gain valuable work experience and help move the needle on education…
One of the most important decisions that students make about their futures is where to enroll in college. And higher education remains one of the best investments that you can…
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this blog post appeared here. This post has been updated to reflect the most recent developments. For millions of Americans, federal student loans and…
Uriel Levitt and Sibtain Junejo come from two very different realities. While Levitt, 20, is from Silver Spring, Maryland, Junejo, 15, was born over 7,000 miles away in Karachi, Singh,…
Acting Assistant Secretary Johan Uvin, Chief of Staff Carmen Drummond, and Deputy Assistant Secretary Kim Ford listen to Carlos Rosario student Senovio, a student in the culinary arts program.
“Our kids need an education that is reflective of them, that challenges them, and helps them to better understand who they are in the world.”
As we reflect on the important work that we have been able to do throughout the Administration, we wanted to highlight some of our key messages. This is part of a…