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                                    -  June 28, 2021  Education Department Provides Nearly $4 Billion in Pandemic Relief Aid and Other Grants to Puerto Rico Department of Education as Secretary Cardona Visits the Commonwealth    
U.S. Secretary of Education  Miguel Cardona today informed The Honorable Pedro Pierluisi, Governor of the  Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and The Honorable Eliezer Ramos, Interim Secretary  of Education, that the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) now has full  access to all federal education pandemic relief funds earmarked for the  Commonwealth and other education program grant dollars. The additional funds  available as of today, totaling nearly $4 billion, include:
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                                    -  June 24, 2021  Statement by Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education on the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education  
Good morning Chair Scott and Ranking Member Foxx.
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                                    -  June 23, 2021  Secretary Cardona: Title IX the 'Strongest Tool' in Protecting Educational Opportunities Free from Sex Discrimination  
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today issued the following statement in recognition of the 49th anniversary of the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, commonly known as "Title IX."
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                                    -  June 23, 2021  ICYMI: U.S. Department of Education Prioritizes Advancing Equity in First Installment of Equity Summit Series  
Today, the U.S. Department of Education held the first installment of its Equity Summit Series, “Building Equitable Learning Environments in Our Schools.” The program featured First Lady Jill Biden, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, leaders and educators from across the country, and student performances.
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                                    -  June 22, 2021  U.S. Department of Education Announces Full Agenda for Equity Summit Series  
Today, the U.S.  Department of Education (Department) announced additional details  about the first installment of its Equity Summit Series, to  be held virtually on Tuesday, June 22nd. The program will feature  welcome remarks prerecorded by First Lady Jill Biden,  participation...**Tags:**EquityPress ReleasesJune 21, 2021
Secretary Cardona Holds Virtual Listening, Learning Roundtable with Rural Youth From Across the Nation

Today, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona held a virtual roundtable conversation with rural students from grades 6-12. The Secretary discussed with participants what it was like to be a rural student during the pandemic as well as hear from them on what the Department can do to support them and improve their learning experience.

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June 16, 2021
Secretary Cardona Holds Virtual Roundtable with Early Childhood Stakeholders to Discuss Priorities for Early Learning

Today, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona held a virtual roundtable conversation with a diverse group of early childhood stakeholders and leaders who bring perspective from the experiences of early educators, families, and communities during the public health emergency.

**Tags:**Early LearningPress Releases
June 16, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Confirms Title IX Protects Students from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights today issued a Notice of Interpretation explaining that it will enforce Title IX's prohibition on discrimination on the basis of sex to include: (1) discrimination based on sexual orientation; and (2) discrimination based on gender identity.

**Tags:**Civil RightsTitle IXPress Releases
June 16, 2021
Statement by Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education on the U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request

Good morning Chairwoman Murray and Ranking Member Blunt.

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June 16, 2021
Department of Education Announces Approval of New Categories of Borrower Defense Claims Totaling $500 Million in Loan Relief to 18,000 Borrowers

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today the approval of 18,000 borrower defense to repayment (borrower defense) claims for individuals who attended ITT Technical Institute (ITT). These borrowers will receive 100 percent loan discharges, resulting in approximately $500 million in relief. This brings total loan cancellation under borrower defense by the Biden-Harris Administration to $1.5 billion for approximately 90,000 borrowers.

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