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# Press Releases 

                                    -  June 14, 2021  Department of Education Updates Series of Student Aid Quarterly Data Reports  
Today, Federal Student Aid (FSA) released two new sets of quarterly portfolio reports on its Data Center website with key data and other information about federal student aid programs as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021.
  **Tags:**Student Financial AidStudent Loan ProgramsDataPress Releases
                                    -  June 14, 2021  U.S. Department of Education Posts State Plans for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students and the Safe and Sustained Reopening of Schools  
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) posted  28 plans submitted by State Education  Agencies (SEAs) describing how states plan to use American Rescue Plan  Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds to  support schools, students and educators.
  **Tags:**American Rescue PlanCoronavirusPress Releases
                                    -  June 11, 2021  Statement by Secretary Cardona on President Biden's Nomination of Sandra Bruce  
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today issued the following statement on President Biden's intent to nominate Sandra Bruce as Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education: 
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                                    -  June 11, 2021  U.S. 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. 
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                                    -  June 10, 2021  Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Results of April 2021 NAEP Survey on School Reopening  
“Today's  data reaffirms what we’ve been seeing and hearing for months – that we’ve met  and exceeded President Biden’s goal of reopening the majority of K-8 schools,  and that as a nation we continue to make significant progress in reopening as  many schools as possible before the summer. As of April, 96 percent of K-8  schools were offering in-person learning options and 59 percent of these  schools were offering full-time in-person instruction.
  **Tags:**CoronavirusPress Releases
                                    -  June 9, 2021  Department of Education Announces Actions to Advance Equity in Education  
Today, building on the American Rescue Plan’s historic funding for schools as drivers of equity and opportunity, the Department of Education  announced a series of actions it is taking to advance equity in education and ensure schools across the nation are serving all students.
  **Tags:**Press Releases
                                    -  June 4, 2021  U.S Department of Education Releases COVID-19 Handbook Volume 3: Strategies for Safe Operation and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Students, Faculty, and Staff  
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released the COVID-19 Handbook Volume 3: Strategies for Safe Operation and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Students, Faculty, and Staff to provide additional strategies for higher education institutions (IHEs) and communities as they work to reopen for in-person instruction safely and equitably.
  **Tags:**Postsecondary EducationCoronavirusPress Releases
                                    -  June 4, 2021  U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Seeks Information on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline  
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today issued a Request for Information asking members of the public to submit written comments on the administration of school discipline in schools serving students in pre-k through grade 12. This information will assist OCR in determining what policy guidance, technical assistance, or other resources may help schools improve school climate and safety, and...**Tags:**School DisciplinePress ReleasesJune 3, 2021
Biden Administration Launches COVID-19 College Challenge to Get More Young People Vaccinated

Today, the Department of Education announced more details on the COVID-19 College Challenge, where colleges and universities take a pledge and commit to taking action to get their college communities vaccinated. The COVID-19 College Challenge is part of the Biden Administration's month of action in June encouraging Americans to get vaccinated and aims to accelerate our national progress toward President Biden's goal of 70% of the U.S.

**Tags:**Postsecondary EducationCoronavirusPress Releases
June 2, 2021
Statement from the U.S. Department of Education on the Status of Recognition of Nine Accrediting Agencies and Withdrawal of Recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

"Today the Department of Education's (ED) Senior Department Official (SDO) informed nine accreditors about the status of their recognition. The following agencies were approved for renewal of recognition for five years:

**Tags:**Postsecondary EducationAccreditationPress Releases
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