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11th U.S. Secretary of Education. Proud mother, grandmother and wife. Lifelong advocate for children and better schools.

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  1. 56 minutes ago

    Meet 's Army Fellow, SGM Will Holland. We appreciate his service to our nation’s students and his valuable insights on matters related to military-connected children and their education.

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    3 hours ago

    This National , we continue to show bipartisan support for , which give students a real opportunity to attend a school that’s right for them.

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    May 13

    Not sure what a is? Secretary explains.

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  4. May 13

    Last week, I joined CFO, Grace Lee, as she signed the Pledge to America’s Workers—committing to expand programs that educate, train, and reskill American workers from high-school age to near-retirement.

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  5. May 13

    In 4th grade, Kendra was struggling in her neighborhood elementary school. Her mother enrolled her in a public charter school and Kendra’s confidence soared. Read more about Kendra’s story:

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  6. May 12

    Being a mother has been the greatest joy in my life. To all the moms who share this same joy, we celebrate you today. Happy !

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  7. May 10

    This Administration is committed to partnering with and supporting the AAPI community by investing in workforce development, Opportunity Zones, and expanding . Learn more about here ➡️

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  8. May 10

    Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made tremendous contributions in every facet of life: education, business, science, the arts, government, and the Armed Forces.

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  9. May 10

    Today, celebrated and this community’s contributions to our country.

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  10. May 9

    Congratulations to on signing a historic bill in Florida today. Florida continues to lead the country in providing students the opportunity to find the right fit for their education!

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  11. May 9

    Thank you to the teachers who use their expertise, experience, and passion to prepare and inspire the next generation.

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    May 9

    We’ve got a whole lot of LOVE for all these former teachers who work here at ED! 💕 We’re so thankful for their leadership and expertise! 💓

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  13. May 8

    Our teachers deserve better than a one-size-fits-all approach to career growth and professional development.

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  14. May 8

    Teachers deserve to be treated as the professionals they are! Our Teacher Voucher proposal would give teachers the freedom and the resources to choose the professional development courses that are best for them.

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  15. May 8

    I’ve spoken with too many teachers who are frustrated that they aren’t trusted with more autonomy, that they aren’t honored with more flexibility, and that they aren’t respected as the professionals they are. They deserve to be EMPOWERED.

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  16. May 8

    Teachers deserve to be treated as the professionals they are and they should be trusted with more autonomy and flexibility. Check out what teachers have to say about feeling empowered in the classroom.

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  17. May 7

    We take this to recognize the valuable role teachers play in our society.

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  18. May 7

    Congrats to this year’s class of Presidential Scholars! Their hard work and commitment to excellence, no matter what challenge they are tackling, will serve them well throughout their lifelong learning journeys. Learn more ➡️

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    May 7

    It's National Teacher Appreciation Week! America's great teachers—like those President welcomed to the Oval Office last week—play a vital role in the well-being of our children, the strength of communities, and ultimately the success of our Nation. Thank you!

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  20. May 6

    Education is about acknowledging the innate value of every student and embracing the belief that each one has an important role to play—a purpose. If you accept that, then each of them should have the freedom to develop and achieve their fullest potential.

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