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The official United States Department of Education Twitter/X account. Follows, Retweets and shared links ≠ endorsement.
Washington, DC
Joined February 2009
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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Once again, we’re seeing the consequences of an education system that has let our students down. Our mission is to equip them with the skills and confidence to have a successful future.
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States like Louisiana are leading the charge on student success! Newly-released data from the state’s literacy screener show a second consecutive year of reading gains among K-3 students – proof that learning is best when it’s at the state and local level. https://t.co/a1xS9Is9jl
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What is “classical education”? Joshua Gibbs – director of The Classical Teaching Institute at the Ambrose School in Boise, ID – explains: https://t.co/MkToJCP0uM
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We heard our Out of Office emails got some attention during the government shutdown. Time for an update.
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Congratulations to National Civics Bee Top 10 finisher Georgia Clark, whose civics knowledge ranks among the best in the nation. We’re so proud of you!
Congratulations to @WestLibertyCSD student, Georgia Clark, who represented Iowa, placing in the top 10 at the 2025 #NationalCivicsBee competition held in Washington, D.C., on Veterans Day. She was one of 39 middle school finalists and state champions from across the country
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ICYMI: During the lapse, the Senate confirmed four ED Assistant Secretaries. We are excited to welcome Mary Christina, Kirsten, Kim, and David to the team!
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Government shutdown is over, and we're baaackkkkk! But let's be honest: did you really miss us at all?
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⚠️CAUTION: SHOCKING CONTENT The cover-up is always worse than the crime... and this crime is pure evil. This 2-minute clip comes from the verbatim film 'The Grooming Gangs Cover-Up,' which details the heinous acts done to children uncovered at trial. @elonmusk
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Follow us on the ~other place~ https://t.co/SQkB4RLORG
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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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Our CIO @rob_haugen joined Schwab Network to talk markets. 'Growth at Any Price? Not Our Playbook.' How our ETF (NYSE: RVER) attempts to navigate current market dynamics. Why selective growth is key in the AI era. Why valuation matters. Where we see investors rotating next.
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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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How are open standards transforming data infrastructure for enterprise AI? Sharad Kumar Field CTO @Qlik joins host @Brad_Shimmin for the Six Five Decode Summit: Data As Infrastructure to discuss leveraging Apache Iceberg for scalable, governed AI solutions.
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