Category Archives: Schools and Community

Giving Teachers Tools to Stop Bullying: Free Training Toolkit Now Available

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Deborah Temkin

Over the past three years, at our annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summits, we have heard the same call by educators-– teachers want to help stop bullying, but they don’t know how. Most try to help, but few receive … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Highlights from Education Drives America Tour

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

After more than 100 events in 48 communities in 12 states, the Education Drives America bus tour came to a close last Friday at the Department’s plaza in Washington. Secretary Duncan wraps up the tour in the video below, and … Continue reading →

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Connecting with Colorado Communities: Bus Tour Day Four

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Denver: Getting fit and staying healthy It may have been a once-in-lifetime occurrence: two cabinet secretaries, one governor, two U.S. senators and dozens of students all line-dancing. Historic or not, the importance of the Let’s Move! back-to-school bus tour event … Continue reading →

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Great American Schools: 2012 National Blue Ribbon Winners

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger

“Great schools don’t happen by chance. Great schools happen by design,” Secretary Arne Duncan said earlier today as he recognized the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools from the campus of Arlington Traditional Elementary School in Arlington, Va. Arlington Traditional is … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Superintendent & CrimeStoppers Collaborate to Fight Bullying

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The 2010 suicide of a Rutgers University student brought the issue of bullying to the forefront of the American conversation. For some states, it served as an opportunity to re-examine their existing anti-bullying laws. In response to the incident, New … Continue reading →

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Coming to you Live from Washington, D.C…the Bullying Prevention Summit!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Deborah Temkin

Cross-posted from StopBullying.gov. Next week, leaders of non-profit and corporate organizations engaged in anti-bullying work will join researchers, parents and students to participate in the third Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on August 6th and 7th in Washington, D.C. The Summit … Continue reading →

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Secretary Duncan Testifies on Across-the-Board Budget Cuts

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Earlier today Secretary of Education Arne Duncan testified on Capitol Hill about the impact of budget cuts called sequestration. Sequestration would mandate across-the-board cuts to the federal budget that will go into effect in January if Congress doesn’t act. While … Continue reading →

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Community Partners Share Responsibility to Support K-12 Schools

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Dave Hoff

When it comes to increasing student achievement in K-12 schools, Secretary Duncan believes everyone has a role to play – teachers, parents, higher education leaders, business executives, community partners and the students themselves. In April, the White House Office of … Continue reading →

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First U.S Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Recognized

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Andrea Falken

Today marked another historic milestone for the green schools movement, as the 78 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools announced during Earth Week were recognized at a national ceremony in Washington, DC.  Secretary Arne Duncan joined EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, White House … Continue reading →

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Impact in Place: ED Releases Report on “Place-Based” Strategy

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Larkin Tackett

Place matters. And the Obama Administration has made it a priority to study just how much, such as how a community comes together to support residents, and how government, business and nonprofits can increase coordination to improve impact and effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Building America’s Future for Foster Youth

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Martha Kanter

Two weeks ago during a transformative evening hosted by the Casey Family Programs, leaders from local, state and federal agencies, philanthropies and non-profit organizations convened to discuss ways in which we could partner to improve the lives of our nation’s … Continue reading →

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A “State Dinner” Just For Kids

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the Let’s Move! Blog Calling all kid chefs: The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge invites parents of kids ages 8-12 to submit an original recipe for a lunch that is nutritious and delicious. All entrants have the chance to win a trip … Continue reading →

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