Category > Education

Strengthening PostsecondaryInstitutions
Grants to 48 higher ed institutions will increase capacity to serve low-income students by enhancing academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability.
Source: ED.gov

The Higher Calling of the Law
"Serve your clients ably," Secretary Duncan said at an American Bar Association meeting. "But respond to the higher calling of the law to address injustice and inequality."
Source: ED.gov

Helping Students with Intellectual Disabilities Succeed in College
28 grants will help create opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities succeed in higher education.
Source: ED.gov

Forum on Youth Violence Prevention
ED and the Justice Dept. launched a national forum to share strategies and explore how federal agencies can support local efforts.
Source: ED.gov

Personal Finance for College Success
A grant to Tennessee will test how to prepare students to apply for financial aid, enroll in college, and make related financial planning decisions.
Source: ED.gov

Summit onCommunity Colleges
Dr. Jill Biden announced the first-ever White House summit on community colleges.
Source: ED.gov

Safe, Supportive Schools
Grants to 11 states will help those states measure school safety and intervene in schools with the greatest safety needs.
Source: ED.gov

Services for Children with Disabilities
Grants to universities will help prepare special education personnel to improve services and results for children with disabilities.
Source: ED.gov

The Deaths of Two Young Men
Secretary Duncan released a statement regarding two young men who took their own lives after being bullied and harassed.
Source: ED.gov

Enhancing Predominantly Black Colleges
23 grants will help predominantly black colleges and universities enhance their capacity to serve low- and middle- income African-American students.
Source: ED.gov