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The 2026-27 FAFSA® form is live – the earliest program launch in history! Fill out your FAFSA today: https://t.co/DZmsLWqjyo.
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Today, @EDSecMcMahon appointed three new members of the @GovBoard, including a new board chair, to four-year terms beginning October 1: https://t.co/PHAOyiUoa6
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Technology like artificial intelligence (AI) can help maximize students’ ability to learn – like at the FuturEdge Charter Academy in Arizona, where teachers use AI to tailor lesson plans to fit students’ unique learning styles and abilities.
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When an “A” is awarded to nearly every student, grades are no longer meaningful records of achievement or content mastery. Dr. Christopher Schorr explains why “grade inflation” hurts student’s learning, from decreasing motivation to increasing stress: https://t.co/F4pBOyGOuu
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ED’s Office for Civil Rights & @HHSOCR found Minnesota's Department of Ed & State High School League violated Title IX by allowing males to compete in female sports & occupy female intimate facilities. They have 10 days to resolve the violations or risk enforcement action.
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As @EDSecMcMahon writes, ED’s Returning Education to the States Tour is an opportunity to show how putting educational leadership in state & local hands can spur nationwide change – and a new golden age of American learning. https://t.co/hjzmWSjNVz
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A few of @NASSP's State Principals of the Year share their words of wisdom on literacy & inspiring kids to read. #NationalLiteracyMonth
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The 2026-27 FAFSA® form is live! Complete your FAFSA in minutes at https://t.co/yPUdxhU2BI to unlock grants, scholarships, loans, work-study funds, and other financial aid for college or technical school.
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ED has initiated enforcement action against Fairfax County, VA Public Schools under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment after a district social worker reportedly scheduled an abortion appointment for a 17-year-old student without parental knowledge or consent.
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In preparation for America’s 250th birthday next year, ED is announcing over $153 million in new grants through the American History and Civics Seminars Program – part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening civics education. https://t.co/qxobi6P8on
#America250
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This past week on our Returning Education to the States Tour, ED & @EDSecMcMahon visited Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, meeting with leaders from @OHEducation and schools across the state. Catch up on what you missed! https://t.co/WEduIiApJK
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Literacy begins at home! Parents: Use these 10 tips to get your kids reading: https://t.co/jfsRn6FN7i
#NationalLiteracyMonth
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Announcing the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars! Congratulations to this year’s recipients – 161 high school seniors honored for exceptional talent in academics, the arts (visual, creative & performing), and career & technical education. https://t.co/DstFRqKJ7q
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Congratulations to this year’s Presidential Scholars for their exceptional academic, artistic, and technical accomplishments! These students stood out for their dedication and talent. https://t.co/AaOwIlXUNY
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and...
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Hayley Sannon – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for ED's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education – shares that when states are freed from burdensome federal bureaucracy, they’re able to spend money where it matters: on student achievement.
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Another win for the Trump Administration! The earliest FAFSA form in history launched this week, and more than 125,000 students have started their application! Fill out your FAFSA today at https://t.co/DZmsLWqjyo.
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The Trump Administration launched the earliest FAFSA® form in history this week! Fill out your 2026-27 FAFSA today at https://t.co/DZmsLWqjyo.
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Parents! Use these simple tips from state education leaders to make literacy a daily habit in your home. #NationalLiteracyMonth
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Proud to announce that @usedgov is awarding @IADeptofEd $43M to support high-quality, tuition-free, public charter schools in Iowa.
The Iowa Department of Education has been awarded a $43 million, five-year federal grant to expand public charter schools, supporting high-quality educational choices for Iowa families. @iagovernor @usedgov
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