U.S. Department of Education

Back to School Bus Tour 2012

Fri, September 7, 2012 3:44 PM

Link to blog post about first day of the bus tour

Back to School Bus Tour 2012

ED officials began the tour on September 12 with visits to Redwood City, Sacramento, and Reno. Get the details on the Homeroom Blog, and watch a video with Arne Duncan’s take on the first day’s events.

2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Announced

Fri, September 7, 2012 3:45 PM

Link to National Blue Ribbon School press release

2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Announced

The Department of Education recognized 269 elementary, middle and high schools for their overall academic excellence, or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.

Back to School Tips for Parents

Fri, September 7, 2012 3:47 PM

Back to School Tips for Parents

The Homeroom Blog features tips for getting involved at your child's school, preventing bullying, and fostering a great year of learning in the classroom and at home.

Student Voices Session: College Affordability

Fri, September 7, 2012 3:48 PM

Student Voices Session: College Affordability

Secretary Duncan and Under Secretary Kanter heard directly from college students and youth leaders about higher education costs.

All Blog Press Releases Speeches Media Advisories

Friday, September 14

Back-to-School Tour in the News: Day Two

Friday, September 14

Towards the Rockies – Bus Tour Day Two

Thursday, September 13

Back-to-School Tour in the News: Day One

Thursday, September 13

U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $6 Million to Improve Indian Education and Professional Development

Thursday, September 13

Autotuned Arne Begins Bus Tour Across America

Thursday, September 13

Education Department Awards $5.4 Million in Grants to 14 Institutions to Help Strengthen Postsecondary Institutions

Wednesday, September 12

U.S. Education Department Launches Improved, Online Professional Learning Community with New Features to Inform and Inspire Adult Educators

Tuesday, September 11

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Tuesday, September 11

U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $9.8 Million to Fund Centers for Parents of Students with Disabilities

Tuesday, September 11

Bus Tour Across America: 5 Ways to Stay Connected

Friday, September 14

Back-to-School Tour in the News: Day Two

Friday, September 14

Towards the Rockies – Bus Tour Day Two

Thursday, September 13

Back-to-School Tour in the News: Day One

Thursday, September 13

Autotuned Arne Begins Bus Tour Across America

Tuesday, September 11

Bus Tour Across America: 5 Ways to Stay Connected

Monday, September 10

Lighting Candles Across America: The Back to School Bus Tour

Friday, September 7

Great American Schools: 2012 National Blue Ribbon Winners

Friday, September 7

Bus Sneak Peek and Final Details Released

Thursday, September 6

Education Drives America – Bus Tour Stops in the Midwest

Wednesday, September 5

6 More Back-to-School Tips for Parents

Thursday, September 13

U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $6 Million to Improve Indian Education and Professional Development

Thursday, September 13

Education Department Awards $5.4 Million in Grants to 14 Institutions to Help Strengthen Postsecondary Institutions

Wednesday, September 12

U.S. Education Department Launches Improved, Online Professional Learning Community with New Features to Inform and Inspire Adult Educators

Tuesday, September 11

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Tuesday, September 11

U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $9.8 Million to Fund Centers for Parents of Students with Disabilities

Monday, September 10

Seven More States, Puerto Rico and Bureau of Indian Education Request NCLB Flexibility

Friday, September 7

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Recognizes 269 Schools as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Thursday, September 6

Secretary Duncan and Top Education Officials on 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour

Friday, August 31

Nearly 900 Intents to Apply Submitted For $400 Million Race to the Top-District Competition to Implement Local Reforms

Thursday, August 30

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan On Congressionally Mandated Report on Access for Minority Males to Colleges, Universities

Thursday, August 23

Change is Hard

Wednesday, August 22

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference

Wednesday, July 25

Testimony of Secretary Duncan before the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee

Tuesday, July 17

Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the National Academy Foundation NEXT Conference

Wednesday, June 20

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the 40th Anniversary of Title IX

Monday, June 18

Saluting Presidential Scholars

Tuesday, June 12

25th Anniversary Celebration for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Tuesday, May 22

The Race to the Top District Competition

Saturday, May 19

Walking the Beauty Way

Monday, May 14

The Ladder Beneath My Feet

Thursday, September 13

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Senior Staff to Visit Colorado on the 2012 Cross-Country Back-To-School Bus Tour: “Education Drives America”

Thursday, September 13

Civil Rights Assistant Secretary to Address Bay Area Stop Bullying Summit

Thursday, September 13

Department Of Education Senior Official and Teaching Ambassador Fellow to Highlight Teaching and Learning in Rural Areas in Clearmont, Wyo., As Part of 2012 Cross-Country Back-To-School Bus Tour

Thursday, September 13

Under Secretary Martha Kanter, Chief of Staff Joanne Weiss and Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Visit Cheyenne to Highlight Role of Career and Technical Education in Strengthening the Economy

Thursday, September 13

Senior Education Department Officials to Visit Sheridan School District and Gateway High School to Highlight School Reform, Student Success and School Safety

Thursday, September 13

Senior U.S. Education Official to Meet with Salt Lake College Students during 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour Promoting Education

Wednesday, September 12

Top U.S. Education Officials to Visit Salt Lake Thursday as Part of 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour Promoting Education

Wednesday, September 12

Department of Education Senior Officials to Visit Great Basin College in Elko, Nev., as Part of 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour Promoting Education

Wednesday, September 12

Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Tour Rock Springs High School and Visit Western Wyoming Community College to Highlight Role of Career and Technical Education Programs in Strengthening the Economy

Tuesday, September 11

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Kick Off “Education Drives America” 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour in Silicon Valley

Federal Student Aid

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Link to webpage about commemorating Constitution Day

Constitution Day (Sept 17)

Because September 17 falls on a religious holiday (Rosh Hashanah), Constitution Day may be commemorated the preceding or following week. Find resources for teaching about the Constitution. Learn about the delegates who gathered in May 1787 to rewrite the Articles of Confederation.

ESEA Flexibility

Find out how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB).

Back to School Bus Tour 2012

2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Announced

Back to School Tips for Parents

Student Voices Session: College Affordability

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