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  1. The 2022-2023 Teacher Exchanges application for short-term projects is live! U.S. K-12 educators take part in short-term international projects. Full list of projects, countries, and more program information available here:

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  2. Educators: ’s “Talk. They Hear You.” app can help you support students who may be struggling with substance use, mental health, or school-related issues:

    The mobile app is your guide to: Get informed; Be prepared; Take action. To talk with your kids about underage drinking and other drug use.
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  3. 18 hours ago

    Beep beep...$500 million for cleaner school buses coming through! 🚍 From now until August 19, EPA’s Clean School Bus program is accepting applications for rebate funding to purchase clean school buses.

    Graphic of a school bus that reads: $500 million for clean school buses.
Applications open now until August 19.
epa.gov/cleanschoolbus
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  4. ICYMI: News from FSA on the next generation of federal student loan servicing 👇

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  5. There’s still time to register for this important conversation on how can help schools truly advance the work of equity for every student.

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  6. Graduation, field day, prom – the end of the school year can bring a flurry of exciting activity! Amid all that’s going on, we hope you take some time to look back & celebrate all that you & your students have accomplished this past year.

    Two students in foreground giving each other a high five.
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  7. May 19

    The servicing revamp complements efforts to cancel loans (750,000 so far), reduce monthly payments, and stop colleges from leaving students deep in debt. Read more here:

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  8. May 19

    Kudos to & team for overhauling student loan servicing. It’s needed. Too often borrowers don’t get benefits they’re owed or default w/ painful consequences.

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  9. 2022 State Teachers of the Year share invaluable advice for recent graduates: Enjoy your summer! Start planning today for your success in the future. Find things that bring you joy & make you happy. Congrats to all the grads! 🎓⬇️

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  10. May 19

    Voices From the Field | Amy Hunter, a licensed independent clinical social worker and assistant professor, discusses early childhood mental health.

    Voices From the Field: Amy Hunter. Image of Amy Hunter
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  11. Put the power of primary sources to work for ! Use these teacher resources, including ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, & research aids to pay tribute to Asian & Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history:

    Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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  12. May 16

    Celebrated in the same spot nearly 40 years apart, these Blue Ribbon banners bookend Judge Memorial's first and fourth designation as a National Blue Ribbon School. Besides the suits and shorter trees, notice anything different in the 1983 version?

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  13. May 18

    This story is completely misleading. Distorts budget accounting & ignores clear evidence school districts dramatically sped up emergency spending due to American Rescue Plan to safely open schools & have serious plans in place to address learning loss & student mental health

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  14. To all the graduates – HATS🎓 OFF🎓 TO🎓 YOU🎓! 🙌 We wish you a bright future with new adventures & fun beginnings.

    Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for you being here. Make good art. Neil Gaiman // Author
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  15. On May 23 at 12:30 PM ET, join ED & for our virtual summit, “Recovery to Thriving: Supporting Mental Health & Students with Disabilities.” Learn about ED’s efforts to strengthen & protect the rights of students with disabilities—register at:

    ED presents Recovery to Thriving: supporting mental health & students with disabilities. virtual summit: May 23, 2022 // 12:30 pm - 5 pm ET
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  16. Thank you to community members, retirees, pre-service teachers, and everyone else who works as substitute teachers to cover the time that teachers must be away from their students. Thank you for lending your skills to schools.

    Thank you, substitute teachers!
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  17. "And the next thing I knew, I got a letter in the mail and it said, zero. It said my debt was zero." Even if you’ve received other benefits or aren’t sure of your eligibility - I encourage you to apply for the PSLF waiver:

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  18. ED is now accepting applications for the Undergraduate International Studies Foreign Language (UISFL) Program. Apply for grants to establish, strengthen, & operate undergraduate foreign language & international studies programs:

    US Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies & Foreign Language (USIFL) Program
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  19. May 18

    Vault towards your future goals by making informed financial decisions today. ​ Get started with these tips:

    Future Financial Goals
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  20. Do you know a graduate preparing for college in the fall? Help them prepare by sharing these five valuable financial tips for college students:

    Five Valuable Financial Tips for College Students
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