Press Releases

Minnesota to Receive Nearly $6 Million to Turn Around Lowest-Performing Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Minnesota will receive $5.9 million to turn around its persistently lowest-achieving schools through the Education Department's School Improvement Grants (SIG) program.

Nevada to Receive $3.5 Million to Turn Around Lowest-Performing Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Nevada will receive $3.5 million to turn around its persistently lowest-achieving schools through the Education Department's School Improvement Grants (SIG) program.

U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $5.9 Million in Grants to Help Migrant Students

The U.S. Department of Education awarded more than $5.9 million to programs in 9 states in support of education for high school and college students who are migrant or seasonal farm workers, or the children of such workers.

Obama Administration Approves Five More States for NCLB Waivers

The Obama administration today approved five additional states for flexibility from key provisions of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in exchange for state-developed plans to prepare all students for college and career, focus aid on the neediest students, and support effective teaching and leadership.

U.S. Department of Education Provides Guidance to Help School Bus Drivers Combat Bullying

Almost 10 percent of bullying related to schools occurs on school buses, yet many drivers don't feel equipped to handle bullying incidents on their buses. Training materials developed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students provide guidance on how bus drivers can effectively respond to and prevent bullying.

$12.2 Million Awarded to 19 Hispanic-Serving Institutions to Expand Education Opportunities to Hispanic Students and Low-Income Individuals

The U.S. Department of Education announced today that 19 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) will receive a total of $12.2 million to strengthen and expand educational opportunities for Hispanic students.

Education Secretary Duncan Calls on Colleges to be More Transparent about Cost of College, Empower Families to Make Smart Investments

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan called on colleges and universities across the country today to provide families with the information they need to make a smart investment in higher education.

Five Percent of Career Training Programs Risk Losing Access to Federal Funds; 35 Percent Meet All Three Standards Under Gainful Employment Regulation

Today, the Obama Administration took another step in its ongoing effort to improve transparency, lower college costs, and enhance value for students, by releasing new data on career training programs.

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the 40th Anniversary of the Pell Grant Program

"Forty years ago tomorrow, Senator Claiborne Pell stood with members of Congress and President Nixon as he signed a historic bill to provide low-income students with federal financial aid to pursue postsecondary education.

Projects in 25 States and Puerto Rico Awarded Share of $14 Million in Trio Talent Search Grants, Aiming to Increase Access to Higher Education

Editor's note: A program in your state is among the list of awarded grantees. See list at the bottom for reference.

The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of $14.2 million for 43 new awards under the Talent Search program.