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  • President Obama Again Pushes Congress to Act on Student Loans

    Time is running out for Congress to take actions to stop the rates on federal student loans from doubling on July 1.


  • Together for Tomorrow

    Together for Tomorrow, led by the U.S. Department of Education, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the Corporation for National and Community Service, highlights community-school partnerships in order to foster and inspire family and community engagement in education.


  • Tune In to Hear the President on Student Loans

    Watch President Obama talk about student loans and college affordability, then get your questions answered.


  • Title IX in Action

    To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this milestone legislation, we asked Obama Administration staffers to share photos that highlight how playing sports helped shape their lives


  • Connecting with Education Sites

    Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joins administration officials for an online summit focused on the Obama Administration’s policies including early learning, K-12, STEM, and college affordability


  • Celebrating a Landmark Anniversary for Women and Girls

    This Wednesday, June 20, the Council on Women and Girls will be hosting an event to mark the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, the legislation that opened up a world of new opportunities for girls ranging from athletic participation to access to education in science, technology, engineering, and math.


  • Investing Early in Our Children

    Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton collaborated with Head Start founders Ed Zigler and Julius Richmond to help build a comprehensive early education program giving every child a chance to make the American Dream come true, for that child, and for all of us.


  • New Perspective and New Opportunities Through Head Start

    Lori Pittman started off in the same position as the people she helps today, so she understands how difficult it can be to provide the education advocacy that kids really need. That's why she has dedicated her time and effort to giving back to the same Head Start program that helped her out so much.


  • Engaging Children and Families in Building a Stronger America

    As a teacher trying to establish our future with the ability to embrace children’s love of learning and spark an interest in school, Roxanne Hiller has prided herself on individualizing for each student and finding a way to reach out to all children and their different development levels. Her hard work enabled her to receive the Educator of the Year Award through the California Head Start Association and her program to receive higher scores in all dimensions nationwide.


  • Building Better Futures for Children and Families

    Rory Sipp has stepped through many roles in the Head Start program and has made it his mission to serve the underprivileged children of the Las Vegas area.


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