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American education can be – and should be – the greatest in the world. The ABCs of Education will help ensure every student, everywhere, is prepared for success now and in the future.

American education can be – and should be – the greatest in the world. 

The ABCs of Education will help ensure every student, everywhere, is prepared for success now and in the future.
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A checklist for you and your young readers: 📚 Set reading goals together 📚 Share your favorite book when you were their age 📚 Talk about books and book topics 📚 Allow kids to pick the books they want to read

A checklist for you and your young readers:

📚 Set reading goals together
📚 Share your favorite book when you were their age
📚 Talk about books and book topics
📚 Allow kids to pick the books they want to read
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Thank you to those who gave their lives defending our country and securing our freedoms. We are forever grateful for the sacrifices made by the the fallen soldiers and their families. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

Thank you to those who gave their lives defending our country and securing our freedoms. We are forever grateful for the sacrifices made by the the fallen soldiers and their families. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay
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.Secretary Linda McMahon’s advice to the Class of 2025: Don’t be afraid to take risks – because it’s not about how you fall down, but how you get back up. Congratulations to all this year’s graduates on your milestone achievement! #Classof2025

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#DYK summer learning opportunities can be as close as your backyard? Smithsonian Education has tips for parents & educators on nature play, a type of hands-on learning that prioritizes child-directed activities using natural materials: smartbrief.com/original/the-b…

#DYK summer learning opportunities can be as close as your backyard?
 
<a href="/SmithsonianEdu/">Smithsonian Education</a> has tips for parents &amp; educators on nature play, a type of hands-on learning that prioritizes child-directed activities using natural materials: smartbrief.com/original/the-b…
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“We have almost $1.7 trillion in student debt, and there have been no repayments since March 2020...You don’t really wipe away the loans – you just transfer that debt to someone else. And it’s not fair.” -Secretary Linda McMahon. ed.gov/about/news/pre…

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The "Reading Buddies" program in Kim Amontree's school district trains adult volunteers on the science of reading & pairs them with students to encourage a love of literacy. The result? 75% of students in the program saw gains on their mid-year reading assessments.

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A recent review found over $40 million in direct loans and Pell Grants were disbursed to ineligible individuals. The Trump Administration is cracking down on fraudulent payments to ensure taxpayer dollars no longer fund fraudulent student aid. ed.gov/about/news/pre…

A recent review found over $40 million in direct loans and Pell Grants were disbursed to ineligible individuals. The Trump Administration is cracking down on fraudulent payments to ensure taxpayer dollars no longer fund fraudulent student aid. ed.gov/about/news/pre…
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Set up good reading habits at home with these tips from @LibraryCongress: 📕 Set up a specific time/place for at-home reading 📘 Use pictures/symbols to enrich understanding 📗 Waiting at the doctor’s office? Flip through books together!

Set up good reading habits at home with these tips from @LibraryCongress: 

📕 Set up a specific time/place for at-home reading
📘 Use pictures/symbols to enrich understanding
📗 Waiting at the doctor’s office? Flip through books together!
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ED’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a Title VI & disability-discrimination investigation into the Green Bay Area Public School District in Wisconsin, alleging the district prioritized special education services based on racial “priority groups.” ed.gov/about/news/pre…

ED’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a Title VI &amp; disability-discrimination investigation into the Green Bay Area Public School District in Wisconsin, alleging the district prioritized special education services based on racial “priority groups.” ed.gov/about/news/pre…
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Learning a new sport, working out, visiting new places - as we heard from a few of GENYOUthNow's student ambassadors, these are all great ways for students to stay active over the summer! #SummerLearning #PhysicalFitnessAndSportsMonth

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As the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, a shout-out to everyone who has made this year a successful school year! #ThankYouThursday

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Saving for college shouldn't be a mystery. ED's College Scorecard offers transparent information on college costs to help students & parents make informed decisions on their higher education future. collegescorecard.ed.gov #529Day

Saving for college shouldn't be a mystery. 

ED's College Scorecard offers transparent information on college costs to help students &amp; parents make informed decisions on their higher education future. collegescorecard.ed.gov #529Day
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Summer can be a great time to search for scholarships - and these six simple steps can help parents & students figure out how & when to apply. Check out additional scholarship success tips from Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov/articles/schol….

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“I’m such a strong proponent of workforce education – that we need, in middle & high schools, to train towards our skills. And we have to change our cultural thought process, that this is not just default education for those who might not make it to college.” -Secretary Linda McMahon.

“I’m such a strong proponent of workforce education – that we need, in middle &amp; high schools, to train towards our skills. And we have to change our cultural thought process, that this is not just default education for those who might not make it to college.” -<a href="/EDSecMcMahon/">Secretary Linda McMahon</a>.
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As the mother of a child with autism, Diana Diaz – ED’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Education – knows firsthand how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) helps students receive a free appropriate public education. #IDEA50

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Parents: Reading aloud can be a great summer learning activity to keep your kids' minds active (and keep them busy with books!). #SummerLearning

Parents: Reading aloud can be a great summer learning activity to keep your kids' minds active (and keep them busy with books!). #SummerLearning
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The Trump Admin stands with the people of Massapequa. We will not allow New York officials to erase the history of our Native American tribes. Go Chiefs!

The Trump Admin stands with the people of Massapequa. We will not allow New York officials to erase the history of our Native American tribes.

Go Chiefs!
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Plan your #SummerLearning adventure with National Park Service's "Every Kid Outdoors" program! Learn how students in 4th grade can get free access to national parks, lands, and waters across the country: everykidoutdoors.gov.

Plan your #SummerLearning adventure with <a href="/NatlParkService/">National Park Service</a>'s "Every Kid Outdoors" program! 

Learn how students in 4th grade can get free access to national parks, lands, and waters across the country: everykidoutdoors.gov.
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Teachers see their students’ daily struggles and triumphs. Parents know their kids’ dreams. Local leadership understands local values and challenges. Why should a federal bureaucracy override these voices with one-size-fits-all rules? blog.ed.gov/2025/03/educat…

Teachers see their students’ daily struggles and triumphs. Parents know their kids’ dreams. Local leadership understands local values and challenges. 

Why should a federal bureaucracy override these voices with one-size-fits-all rules? 

blog.ed.gov/2025/03/educat…