U.S. Department of Education
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The official United States Department of Education Twitter/X account. Follows, Retweets and shared links ≠ endorsement.
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Step up and put your civics knowledge to the test! High school students can compete for national recognition with up to $250,000 of scholarships at stake. Sign up by February 21 for the Presidential 1776 Award!
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TICK TOCK... You only have one day left to register for the Presidential 1776 Award! https://t.co/AQCAKgEMG7
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The new FAFSA earnings indicator delivers the transparency students and families need to make informed decisions about their college journey. https://t.co/xw5H2Cz0rD
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America wasn’t built by accident. It was built by bold ideas, hard sacrifice, and freedoms strong enough to change the course of history. As we approach our 250th anniversary, we don’t just remember that legacy — we renew it. To every high school student in this country: step
presidential1776award.org
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a journey through American history and heritage
Calling all high schoolers! Do you have what it takes to pass the IMPOSSIBLE Civics Test? Step up and compete for scholarships totaling $250,000 as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Sign up today for the Presidential 1776 Award at https://t.co/KRbxEzNYDW!
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America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner- and Oklahoma students have a chance to be part of history. 🇺🇸 I encourage every student to take the Presidential 1776 Award Challenge and deepen your understanding of the Founders, the Declaration, and the fight for our
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Behind a thriving nation stands a classroom led by a great teacher.
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The Ph.D. Project racially discriminated against students in violation of federal law. These schools should have ended their partnerships with the Ph.D. Project a long time ago, but this is a good step to restore merit and end discrimination in American higher ed.
As of today, 31 colleges & universities have agreed to end partnerships with “The Ph.D. Project” after @usedgov found the program unlawfully restricted eligibility based on race. This is the Trump effect in action. Every student deserves equal opportunity—not exclusion because
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🎂 America’s 250th birthday is coming up! Students, this is your chance to be part of the celebration. Take the Presidential 1776 Award challenge: https://t.co/sPHoq272fT
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Montana high school students can put their civics and history knowledge to the test in the Presidential 1776 Award competition. Students with the top scores will be invited to Washington D.C. to compete on the national stage. Visit https://t.co/2ytk9Qmemz to sign-up today!
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🇺🇸: Alabama high school students! I want YOU to take part in @usedgov’s Presidential 1776 Award. It’s an American history and civics challenge with scholarship opportunities. I expect an Alabama student to be standing at the top! REGISTER NOW! ⬇️ #alpolitics
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High schoolers: We want YOU to win up to a $150,000 scholarship in the Presidential 1776 Award Contest! Only a few days left to register: https://t.co/AQCAKgEMG7
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As of today, 31 colleges & universities have agreed to end partnerships with “The Ph.D. Project” after @usedgov found the program unlawfully restricted eligibility based on race. This is the Trump effect in action. Every student deserves equal opportunity—not exclusion because
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Education Department scraps Biden-era race-based rules for doctoral degree grants https://t.co/EvSSu43ort
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The Education Department has agreed not to enforce Biden-era race-based rules in a federal grant program aimed at growing the number of underrepresented students obtaining doctoral degrees.
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Texas mom thanks President Trump for school choice. ❤️ "My son was in a school where he didn’t have any voice. He found drugs there—& he died. I'm here today to show my appreciation... School choice is so important to mothers. I had a choice with my daughter—she's in private
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Students and educators nationwide are showing how Career and Technical Education prepares students for meaningful, high-demand careers.
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In the past 45 years, ED has squandered $3 trillion dollars of taxpayer funds. The result? Record-low test scores & millions of Americans buried in debt. The Trump Admin’s hard reset will fix this broken system and keep the American Dream alive for generations to come.
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K-8 students! Enter @SLOTUS' “Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th” today! Create an original, hand-drawn bookmark reflecting what America means to you for the chance to have your design featured during #Freedom250 celebrations. Enter by March 31:
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ANNOUNCING: the American Heroes Student Art Contest Sponsored by @Freedom250 and the National Endowment for the Humanities @NEHgov Students in grades 3-12 from all 50 states and U.S. territories are invited to create original artwork inspired by one of 250 great Americans being
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