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LGBT Students Give Secretary Duncan Homework
Posted by on June 8, 2012 at 11:11 AM EDTSecretary of Education Arne Duncan meets with students from the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network and Gay-Straight Alliance to hear directly about their experiences and to discuss bullying and possible solutions.
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Impact in Place: ED Releases Report on “Place-Based” Strategy
Posted by on June 8, 2012 at 9:07 AM EDTCommunities that struggle with underperforming schools, rundown housing, neighborhood violence, and poor health know that these are interconnected challenges and that they perpetuate each other. The Department of Education's place-based framework helps the federal government better support a community’s response to such challenges by coming up with solutions that tackle multiple problems, including achieving better outcomes for students and their familes.
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Taking STEPs to Improve Educational Opportunities for Native American and Alaska Native Students
Posted by on June 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDTThe Obama Administration announces another step towards preparing the next generation of Native American students for success with the launch of the “State-Tribal Education Partnership” – or STEP – pilot program.
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President Obama Talks Income Based Repayment at UNLV
Posted by on June 7, 2012 at 7:30 PM EDTIt was 2004 before President Obama he paid off the last of his student loans. That's not the future he wants for today's students. Learn more.
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Helping Americans Manage Student Loan Debt
Posted by on June 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM EDTThe Treasury Department and the IRS are answering President Obama’s call to help make college more affordable by improving the application process for responsible borrowers
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White House Office Hours: College Affordability
Posted by on June 7, 2012 at 11:54 AM EDTAfter the President's speech at UNLV, Roberto Rodriguez, Special Assistant to the President for Education Policy, will answer your questions on Twitter.
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Income Based Repayment: Everything You Need to Know
Posted by on June 7, 2012 at 10:59 AM EDTStudent loan borrowers who enroll in an income based repayment plan will have their monthly payments capped relative to their income. Find out more and how it could help you.
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Vice President Discusses College Affordability with College and University Officials
Posted by on June 5, 2012 at 6:55 PM EDTTen colleges and universities have committed that they will provide students with key information they need to make smart choices regarding where to go to school and how to pay for their degree
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By the Numbers: $26,000
Posted by on June 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM EDTToday’s college students who borrow money to pay for school graduate with an average of $26,000 in student loan debt. A quality higher education is a sound investment, which is why students should have access to clear information about the costs and benefits of the school they choose and the financial aid they receive before enrolling or taking out loans.
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My First Job: Rosye Cloud
Posted by on June 4, 2012 at 12:49 PM EDTDirector of Policy for Veterans, Wounded Warriors and Military Families at the White House talks about her first job at the front desk in a doctor's office. There she learned the lessons of dealing with people, managing an office space, and handling strong personalities.
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