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# Press Releases 

                                    -  February 22, 2021  U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance to States on Assessing Student Learning During the Pandemic  
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing guidance to states emphasizing the importance of flexibility in administering assessments this year as a result of the pandemic and supporting the use of assessment data as a source of information for parents and educators to target resources and support, rather than for accountability purposes this year.
  **Tags:**Educational AssessmentElementary Secondary EducationCoronavirusPress Releases
                                    -  February 12, 2021  U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools  To reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the amount of in-person instruction, schools need sufficient resources as well as adhered-to, strong state and local public health measures. Extraordinary efforts by states, districts, and schools have been underway to support students throughout the pandemic.  **Tags:**CoronavirusSafe and Supportive SchoolsPress Releases
                                    -  February 5, 2021  ED Announces National Survey to Gather Critical Data on School Reopening  
To help safely reopen America's schools and promote educational equity, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education today announced the largest representative and highest-quality effort yet to gather vital data on the impact of COVID-19 on students and the status of in-person learning.
  **Tags:**CoronavirusSafe and Supportive SchoolsNation’s Report CardPress Releases
                                    -  February 3, 2021  Department of Education Announces More Biden-Harris Appointees  Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced more political appointees that will lead various parts of the agency. These diverse and accomplished individuals will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the agency, and work to quickly advance key education priorities for the Biden-Harris Administration.  **Tags:**Press Releases
                                    -  January 29, 2021  Education Department Letter Highlights Effort to Help Americans Pursue Higher Ed During Pandemic  Following up on President Biden's Executive Order last week directing all federal agencies to address the current economic crisis resulting from the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education today announced a special effort to help Americans pursue higher education.  **Tags:**Postsecondary EducationStudent Financial AidCoronavirusPress Releases
                                    -  January 21, 2021  U.S. Department of Education Announces Biden-Harris Appointees  
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced senior political appointees who will lead various parts of the agency. These diverse and accomplished individuals will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the agency and work to quickly advance key education priorities for the Biden-Harris administration.
  **Tags:**Press Releases
                                    -  January 21, 2021  At the Request of President Biden, Acting Secretary of Education Will Extend Pause on Federal Student Loan Payments  
At the request of President Biden, the Acting Secretary of Education will extend the pause on federal student loan payments and collections and keep the interest rate at 0%. Too many Americans are struggling to pay for basic necessities and to provide for their families. They should not be forced to choose between paying their student loans and putting food on the table.
  **Tags:**Student Financial AidStudent Loan ProgramsPress Releases

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