September 2012
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”
As a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s third annual back-to-school bus tour, on Monday, Sept. 17, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit Lowry Elementary School in Denver and Limon Public Schools in Limon, Colo.
Civil Rights Assistant Secretary to Address Bay Area Stop Bullying Summit
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali will address the Bay Area Stop Bullying Summit Friday at the Presidio in San Francisco. She will appear along with U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas E. Perez and California Lt.
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
As part of the U.S. Department of Education’s third annual back-to-school bus tour, on Friday, Sept.
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
The U.S. Department of Education’s Under Secretary Martha Kanter, Chief of Staff Joanne Weiss, and Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier will travel to Cheyenne, Wyo., on Friday, Sept. 14 for a visit to Laramie County Community College, where they will participate in a town hall on education and the economy moderated by Laramie County Community College President Joe Schaffer.
Senior Education Department Officials to Visit Sheridan School District and Gateway High School to Highlight School Reform, Student Success and School Safety
Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deb Delisle and David Esquith, director of the Office of Safe and Healthy Students, will visit the Sheridan School District and Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, Sept. 14, as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s third annual back-to-school bus tour.
Senior U.S. Education Official to Meet with Salt Lake College Students during 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour Promoting Education
On Friday, Sept.
Top U.S. Education Officials to Visit Salt Lake Thursday as Part of 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour Promoting Education
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter and Education Department Chief of Staff Joanne Weiss will spotlight turnaround efforts at Glendale Middle School in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept.
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
As part of the U.S. Department of Education’s third annual back-to-school bus tour, on Thursday, Sept.
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
The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier travels to Rock Springs, Wyo., on Thursday, Sept. 13 to visit Rock Springs High School, where she will tour the school’s career academies and host a roundtable discussion on career and technical education with students, faculty, staff, and business partners.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Kick Off “Education Drives America” 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour in Silicon Valley
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will kick off the U.S. Department of Education’s third annual back-to-school bus tour on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in Redwood City, Calif., with a visit to Sequoia High School.
Top U.S. Education Officials to Visit Salt Lake Wednesday as Part of 2012 Cross-Country Back-to-School Bus Tour Promoting Education
David Bergeron, acting assistant secretary for the U.S. Education Department’s Office of Postsecondary Education, and Brenda Girton-Mitchell, director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will visit Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to engage in events spotlighting classroom success, college affordability and the link between education and jobs.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Senior Department Officials to Visit Reno, Nev., to Discuss College Access, Affordability and Issues Impacting Hispanic Americans and Adults
As part of the U.S. Department of Education’s third annual back-to-school bus tour, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will host a town hall with 700 stakeholders at the University of Nevada, Reno, where the discussion will focus on education issues impacting Hispanic Americans, college access and affordability, and the connection between education and jobs.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Discuss Technology in Education at Lead Symposium 2012
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and several senior officials from the U.S. Department of Education will be in the area on Tuesday, Sept. 11, to engage in a number of discussions on the role of technology in the classroom and the link between education and the economy.
Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Visit the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas and Highlight Role of Adult Education Programs in Strengthening the Economy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier travels to Las Vegas on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to tour the College of Southern Nevada and hold a roundtable discussion about adult education and career pathways with students and faculty on campus.
Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to Visit Adult Education Program in Carson City, Nev., to Highlight Reforms that Improve Job Training Opportunities and Strengthen the Economy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier travels to Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to visit Western Nevada College and hold a roundtable discussion about career pathways and adult literacy with students and families on campus. This visit to Carson City is part of a three-day bus tour stop in Nevada for Dann-Messier.
Assistant Secretary Dann-Messier to Visit Las Vegas and Highlight Role of Adult, Career and Technical Education Programs in Strengthening the Economy
The U.S. Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education Brenda Dann-Messier travels to Las Vegas on Monday to visit local adult, career and technical education programs and to hold roundtable discussions on disconnected youth, adult education and career pathways.
U.S. Under Secretary of Education and Senior Officials to Visit College of San Mateo and Google Campus to Discuss Stem Education and Jobs
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter and several senior officials from the U.S. Department of Education will be in the area on Monday, Sept. 10, to engage in a number of discussions on the role of technology in the classroom and the link between education and the economy.
Civil Rights Assistant Secretary to Address Statewide Hearing on School Discipline Policies, Discuss Equity in Education
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali will address a statewide hearing on school discipline policies and education equity Monday in Los Angeles.
U.S. Department of Education Senior Official to Visit Sequoia High School with the John Lennon Educational Bus Saturday
U.S. Department of Education Director of Educational Technology Karen Cator will visit Sequoia High School in Redwood City, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 8, with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which engages students in music, storytelling, video production, and journalism. Sequoia students will produce a “Promise of Tomorrow” themed music video that will be aired on Wednesday, Sept.
Under Secretary Martha Kanter to Discuss Obama Administration’s College Completion Agenda in New York City
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will discuss the Obama Administration’s initiatives to increase college access, affordability, quality and completion for all learners in remarks at the 31st annual conference of the Council for Opportunity in Education at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, in New York City.
Education Secretary Duncan to Announce 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools, Highlight Importance of Preparing Students for College and Careers
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will announce the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, at Arlington Traditional Elementary School in Arlington, Va. Duncan will be joined by Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Patrick Murphy and Congressman Jim Moran for the event.