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Secretary's Trip to AmmanSecretary's Trip to Amman. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - Senior State Department Official (May 21): "The Secretary's meetings tomorrow are part of a broader American effort that's been ongoing especially since the Secretary took office to work with partners on Syria."
Foreign Assistance DashboardForeign Assistance Dashboard. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - May 20: Fiscal Year 2013 Quarter 2 obligation and expenditure data is now available on the Foreign Assistance Dashboard.
Advancing Disability Rights WorldwideAdvancing Disability Rights Worldwide. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - On May 22, the State Department will host the first EMPOWER Conference on disability inclusive diplomacy.
New Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-SemitismNew Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - May 20: Secretary Kerry announced that Ira Forman will serve as the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
Travel of Coordinator PainterTravel of Coordinator Painter. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - Christopher Painter, the Secretary's Coordinator for Cyber Issues, travels to Stockholm, Sweden from May 21-24.
U.S.-New Zealand PartnershipU.S.-New Zealand Partnership. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - Secretary Kerry (May 20): "New Zealand has been a partner in a lot of our initiatives and interests, and particularly helping out in a place like Afghanistan, which is far away, but they've been an enormous global partner."
U.S.-Brazil RelationshipU.S.-Brazil Relationship. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - Secretary Kerry (May 20): "Our relationship with Brazil is an extremely important one, growing in its significance. … We want to strengthen the Global Partnership Dialogue that we share, and there's a lot that we work on together."
Travel to the Middle East and AfricaTravel to the Middle East and Africa. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - From May 21-27, Secretary Kerry travels to Muscat, Amman, Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Addis Ababa to discuss a range of regional issues, meet with key international partners, and participate in the World Economic Forum.
Daily Press Briefing: EgyptDaily Press Briefing: Egypt. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell (May 20): "We are deeply concerned by the growing trend of efforts to punish and deter political expression in Egypt."
Travel of State Department OfficialsTravel of State Department Officials. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT - Under Secretary Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Indonesia, India, and Bangladesh from May 21-28; and Acting Assistant Secretary Joseph Yun travels to Indonesia, Brunei, and Vietnam from May 20-29.

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Contracts for May 20, 2013Contracts for May 20, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 17, 2013Contracts for May 17, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 16, 2013Contracts for May 16, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 15, 2013Contracts for May 15, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 14, 2013Contracts for May 14, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 13, 2013Contracts for May 13, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 10, 2013Contracts for May 10, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 10 May 2013 17:07:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 09, 2013Contracts for May 09, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 09 May 2013 17:06:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 08, 2013Contracts for May 08, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 08 May 2013 17:03:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 07, 2013Contracts for May 07, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 07 May 2013 17:03:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 06, 2013Contracts for May 06, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 06 May 2013 17:01:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 03, 2013Contracts for May 03, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 03 May 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 02, 2013Contracts for May 02, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 02 May 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for May 01, 2013Contracts for May 01, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 01 May 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 30, 2013Contracts for April 30, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:05:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 29, 2013Contracts for April 29, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:04:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 26, 2013Contracts for April 26, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 25, 2013Contracts for April 25, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:01:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 24, 2013Contracts for April 24, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 23, 2013Contracts for April 23, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:01:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 22, 2013Contracts for April 22, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 19, 2013Contracts for April 19, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:02:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 18, 2013Contracts for April 18, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:02:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 17, 2013Contracts for April 17, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:04:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 16, 2013Contracts for April 16, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:03:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 15, 2013Contracts for April 15, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:06:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 12, 2013Contracts for April 12, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 11, 2013Contracts for April 11, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:13:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 10, 2013Contracts for April 10, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
Contracts for April 09, 2013Contracts for April 09, 2013. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:01:00 EST - Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.

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Applications Now Available to Improve Education and Employment Outcomes for Low-Income Children with DisabilitiesApplications Now Available to Improve Education and Employment Outcomes for Low-Income Children with Disabilities. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:13 EDT - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published a Notice in the Federal Register inviting applications for a new competitive grant program, Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (PROMISE).
5 Things to Consider When Taking Out Student Loans5 Things to Consider When Taking Out Student Loans. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:55:58 EDT - Federal student loans can be a great way to help pay for college or career school.  W
Celebrating the National Language Teacher of the Year and Foreign Language PartnershipsCelebrating the National Language Teacher of the Year and Foreign Language Partnerships. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 16:24:42 EDT - As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary Arne Duncan recognized Mr. Noah Geisel as the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) National Language Teacher of the Year. Mr.
Obama Administration Approves Three More NCLB Flexibility Requests—37 States and DC Now Approved for WaiversObama Administration Approves Three More NCLB Flexibility Requests—37 States and DC Now Approved for Waivers. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 13:12:27 EDT - The Obama administration today approved three more requests for waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB), in exchange for state-developed plans to prepare all students for college and career, focus aid on the neediest students, and support effective teaching and leadership. The approved states include Alaska, Hawaii and West Virginia.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Arizona Will Receive $10.4 Million to Continue Efforts to Turn Around Its Lowest-Performing SchoolsU.S. Department of Education Announces Arizona Will Receive $10.4 Million to Continue Efforts to Turn Around Its Lowest-Performing Schools. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 12:37:29 EDT - U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Arizona will receive $10.4 million to continue efforts to turn around its persistently lowest-achieving schools through the Department's School Improvement Grants (SIG) program.
Join the Conversation to Improve Transition from School to Work for Youth with DisabilitiesJoin the Conversation to Improve Transition from School to Work for Youth with Disabilities. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:56 EDT - Today’s young people must graduate from high school with the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century global economy.  And that certainly includes youth with disabilities.  To that end, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the U.S.
"Passion, Expertise, and Vision""Passion, Expertise, and Vision". This news item will open in a new browser window.
Mon, 20 May 2013 09:04:20 EDT - It's a great pleasure and honor to be with you here today. GPPI is a world-class institution. And I am thrilled to be able to celebrate your success and share a few words with you as you earn your degrees and embark on the next stage of the journeys of the Class of 2013.
A World Without SilosA World Without Silos. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Sat, 18 May 2013 06:39:35 EDT - Thank you, Bears, for that welcome! I am so glad to join you here because today we get to do something which should happen more often in education. Today, we get to celebrate success.
What Is a Student Loan Servicer and Why Should I Care?What Is a Student Loan Servicer and Why Should I Care?. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:49 EDT - So you took out a federal student loan and now it’s t
The Truth-Teller of Early LearningThe Truth-Teller of Early Learning. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 16 May 2013 18:48:46 EDT - I'm delighted to be here, and thrilled to have an opportunity to honor the extraordinary life and career of a dear friend, and one of my heroes, Barbara Bowman. I don't think anyone here will be surprised that Barbara clearly instructed me not to talk about her this evening.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why Teachers Succeed in the ClassroomA Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why Teachers Succeed in the Classroom. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:11 EDT - Teacher Debo
Technology Gives Students with Disabilities Access to College CoursesTechnology Gives Students with Disabilities Access to College Courses. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:08:27 EDT - Program Coordinator Jennifer Lang-Jolliff (green sw
Meeting with Mothers and Advocates for Our ChildrenMeeting with Mothers and Advocates for Our Children. This news item will open in a new browser window.
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Back to School During Teacher Appreciation WeekBack to School During Teacher Appreciation Week. This news item will open in a new browser window.
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Games Win Big in Education Grants CompetitionGames Win Big in Education Grants Competition. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 10 May 2013 15:39:42 EDT - Cross-posted from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog.
Celebrating Teachers During this Year’s Teacher Appreciation WeekCelebrating Teachers During this Year’s Teacher Appreciation Week. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Fri, 10 May 2013 15:04:20 EDT - Today marks the final day of an eventful Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th
5 Things You Need To Know About Your Student Loans5 Things You Need To Know About Your Student Loans. This news item will open in a new browser window.
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A New Family Engagement Partnership with the National Center for Family LiteracyA New Family Engagement Partnership with the National Center for Family Literacy. This news item will open in a new browser window.
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Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes!Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes!. This news item will open in a new browser window.
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Departments of Justice and Education Reach Settlement to Address and Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment of Students at the University of Montana in MissoulaDepartments of Justice and Education Reach Settlement to Address and Prevent Sexual Assault and Harassment of Students at the University of Montana in Missoula. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 09 May 2013 14:40:33 EDT - The Department of Justice and the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights obtained a comprehensive resolution agreement today with the University of Montana-Missoula in Missoula, Mont., to ensure that it responds swiftly and effectively to allegations of sexual assault and harassment by students.
U.S. Department of Education Goes "Back to School" as Part of Teacher Appreciation WeekU.S. Department of Education Goes "Back to School" as Part of Teacher Appreciation Week. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 09 May 2013 12:44:22 EDT - U.S. Department of Education (ED) officials from across the country went "Back to School" today, shadowing teachers across the country.
Migrant Life and the Inspiration of a MotherMigrant Life and the Inspiration of a Mother. This news item will open in a new browser window.
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Alejandra Ceja Appointed Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for HispanicsAlejandra Ceja Appointed Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Thu, 09 May 2013 12:13:06 EDT - *Editor's Note: A Spanish-language version of this press release is provided below.
Join the Conversation for ChangeJoin the Conversation for Change. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 08 May 2013 11:49:23 EDT - Members of the public are invited to participate in an online dialogue to examine the impact of existing federal regulations and legislation on the successful transition from school to work of youth and young adults with disabilities. The U.S.
Class of 2013: What’s Next for Your Student Loans?Class of 2013: What’s Next for Your Student Loans?. This news item will open in a new browser window.
Wed, 08 May 2013 10:04:08 EDT - I’m not afraid to admi
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