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Graduation Rate Guidance

23 Dec 18:32

Secretary Spellings announced the release of non-regulatory guidance to implement a uniform and accurate measure of the high school graduation rate that is comparable across States. The uniform high school graduation rate is a critical step toward improving high school accountability.

Why Files Interactives

17 Dec 10:50

Feature the latest news in science, math and technology. Make rainbows, control a tornado, play with lightning, make a snowflake, and hit a home run. (University of Wisconsin-Madison, National Science Foundation)

New Grant Opportunities

17 Dec 10:50

Notices inviting applications have been issued recently under ED programs that include the following: Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program, Field Initiated (FI) Projects, and Research Fellowships Program.

Spellings Applauds Nomination of Arne Duncan

16 Dec 16:53

Secretary Spelling made the following statement regarding the nomination of Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education: Arne Duncan is a visionary leader and fellow reformer who cares deeply about students. As the CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, Arne has advanced policies to hold schools accountable for providing all our nation's students.

Progress by Our Schools and the Department of Ed

16 Dec 16:53

As Americans prepare for a change in government, one thing that must not change is the remarkable progress being made by our nation's schools. Schools are expecting more from students. And our students are meeting the challenge.