State Board of Education Adopts Local School Board Governance Standards and Model Ethics Policy

2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools Named

Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan announced a national coalition to enroll five million children in Medicaid and CHIP within five years.

Indiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island are among the states that will receive funding to support education jobs.

Read Secretary Duncan's remarks to state leaders about Race to the Top Assessment winners and the next generation of assessments.

Secretary Duncan commended California for being the first state to submit an application under the Education Jobs Fund.

Secretary Duncan and other Obama administration officials announced a $1.8 billion agreement to help renovate and rebuild schools in New Orleans.

Secretary Duncan is taking a bus tour to visit schools, honor and listen to teachers, meet with parents and students, and highlight success. See video, photos, and stories in the blog.

Georgia Principal Named 2011 MetLife/NASSP National High School Principal of the Year

Secretary Duncan discussed his Back to School Tour and the Obama Administration's education agenda, and he thanked America's teachers -- "our unsung heroes" -- in Little Rock, AR.

Georgia Wins Race to the Top

Erin Hames Named GaDOE Chief of Staff

ED grants will help 98 school districts strengthen their emergency response plans.

Charter school grants to state agencies in AR, CA, CO, DC, GA, IN, MI, MO, NH, RI, SC, and TX will help increase public school options.

Superintendent Bryant and SBOE Recognize Excellence in Education

Statement from State Board of Education Chair Wanda Barrs and State School Superintendent Brad Bryant regarding CRCT Investigations

ACT Scores Show Steady Gains

New York and California are among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.

Read the analysis that helped inform ED's proposed regulation that provides a standard for occupational and for-profit postsecondary programs to demonstrate that they prepare students for gainful employment.

Mississippi and Idaho are among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.