The latest news from the U.S. Department of Education.
WNET.org Celebration of Teaching and Learning
Secretary Arne Duncan participated in the Celebration of Teaching and Learning in New York City, where over 8,500 educators across the nation took part in discussions about the future of our schools.
Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:08:00 GMT

Restraint and Seclusion Information
ED published a summary of state laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques in schools.
Publ.Date : Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:33:00 GMT

WhiteHouse.gov Features Education
Each day this week WhiteHouse.gov will highlight ED efforts to help reach the President's goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:25:00 GMT

Educator Preparation Programs Must Change
"Our teacher and principal preparation programs need transformational change," Secretary Duncan said at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education conference.
Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:07:00 GMT

High School Commencement Challenge
The White House and ED announced the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, inviting public schools to compete to have President Obama speak at their graduation this spring.
Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Duncan Visits Selma
Secretary Arne Duncan visited Selma, Alabama, where he announced plans for a reinvigorated Office of Civil Rights to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children.
Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT