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HEADS UP AMERICA! In his 2015 State of the Union address, President Obama announced his plan to make two years of community college education free for responsible students. Since then, leaders

You’re Invited! Early Childhood Inclusion: Implementation of the State Recommendations Thursday, April 14, 2016 1:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time! The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S.

In this week's address, the President highlighted two specific steps the Administration took this week to make sure everyone plays by the same rules. First, in order to help more Americans retire

U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. will make stops in Las Vegas, Nevada; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Springdale, Arkansas next week to promote the importance of a well-rounded education and to di

Mr. David Johns, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (WHIEEAA) delivered remarks at the 96th American Association of Community Colleges A

President Obama Participates in a Conversation about the Supreme Court! President Obama will meet with law students and faculty, for a conversation about the Supreme Court and our country’s jud

Hot off the Press! Pres. Obama on Nuclear Security, #SCOTUS news, H&HS - MHCRC Awards Grants, and so much more inside. Read, Learn, and share the information you can always count on!! What

Celebrating the Second Anniversary of the 2014 Guam Community Tour and Regional Summit On this day, two years ago, WHIAAPI led the historic 2014 Guam Community Tour and Regional Summit. Follow

Deciding where you're going to college is always something to celebrate! On April 26th, we invite YOU to join the First Lady in celebrating every student that continues their education beyond high

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Pres. Obama on Defeating ISIL, VP Joe Biden's Cancer Mission, Sen. Cardin Meets SCOTUS Nominee Judge Merrick B. Garland, USDE ad U.S. Surgeon General News, Vatican Blesses Balt

AFTER GETTING GREAT, HOW TEACHER LEADERS CAN BE INFLUENTIAL!! For years, education leaders have talked about how to ensure that teachers are most effective in order to improve student outcomes.

Secretary King to Co-Chair the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders March 30, 2016 Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov U.S. Secretary of Edu

"Around the world, we have seen horrific acts of terrorism, most recently Brussels as well as what happened in Pakistan. Innocent families, mostly women and children, Christians and Muslims, our

When President Obama first nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans were united in their wall of opposition -- no meetings, no hearing, no vote. And while Garland's path r

In this week's address, President Obama offered his thoughts and prayers to the people of Belgium and to families of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, including at least two Americ

Chicago's mayor will appoint a new interim police superintendent to lead the embattled department on Monday -- an officer who was not among three recommendations made by the city's Police Board.

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Pres. Obama on SCOTUS, his visit to Cuba, H&HS News on Let's Move, USDE on Ensuring Higher Education, #CollegeSignDay, Catholic Education News, Census Bureau News on Planning W

Webinar on 2020 Census Planning Monday, March 28 from 2-3:30 pm ET The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) will be hosting a webinar with the U.S. C

Watch and listen to First Lady Michelle Obama inspire girls to learn. Please share this video with all your Students, Teachers, Colleagues, Family, Friends, And Young Adults to celebrate this histori

Voices from Miami: Cuban Americans Share Their Thoughts on President Obama’s Efforts on Cuba For more than fifty years, Americans and Cubans have been isolated from one another even tho

U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro are scheduled to deliver statements amid Obama's historic visit to the island nation on Monday. Obama was welcomed Monday by President Ca

"I have fulfilled my constitutional duty. Now it’s time for the Senate to do theirs. Presidents do not stop working in the final year of their term. Neither should a senator." —President Obama on

The Honorable Merrick B. Garland As one of the best appellate judges in the country, Chief Judge Merrick Garland is the most qualified person to immediately serve on the Supreme Court. He curr

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Pres. Obama on American Innovation, and International Women's Day; Dr. Jill Biden on Heads-Up-America Free Community College; USDA News from Sec. Tim Vilsack on Nutrition Assista

U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr. Announces “College Opportunity Across America Tour”Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov Event Dates: March 14-24, 2016 Next week, Act