Secretary Spellings announced the release of non-regulatory guidance to implement a uniform and accurate measure of the high school graduation rate that is comparable across States. The uniform high... [ Read More ]

Secretary Spelling made the following statement regarding the nomination of Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education: Arne Duncan is a visionary leader and fellow reformer who cares deeply about... [ Read More ]

As Americans prepare for a change in government, one thing that must not change is the remarkable progress being made by our nation's schools. Schools are expecting more from students. And our... [ Read More ]

Secretary Spellings visited Westcott Elementary School in Chicago and delivered remarks on No Child Left Behind and the importance of rewarding effective educators during an award ceremony for... [ Read More ]

American students in grades four and eight showed steady improvements in mathematics since 1995 and generally rank at least in the top one-third compared to other countries, according to an... [ Read More ]

Following the tragic April 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech, the Department published final regulations to clarify and give schools greater flexibility in making determinations about disclosures of... [ Read More ]

In an era when what students know is the most important factor in determining success, postsecondary education has never been more critical. Although two thirds of high-growth, high wage jobs require... [ Read More ]

Secretary Spellings announced final regulations to strengthen and clarify No Child Left Behind (NCLB), focusing on improved accountability and transparency, uniform and disaggregated graduation rates... [ Read More ]

Feature the latest news in science, math and technology. Make rainbows, control a tornado, play with lightning, make a snowflake, and hit a home run. (University of Wisconsin-Madison, National... [ Read More ]

Notices inviting applications have been issued recently under ED programs that include the following: Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program, Field Initiated (FI) Projects, and... [ Read More ]

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