The Department of Education has been busy this week as they wrap up Secretary Cardona’s Back-to-School Bus Tour and review their Administration’s investments in education. Next week, Congress will be back in D.C. and will start to focus on passing legislation to extend government funding past September 30, the end of the fiscal year. Keep reading for more details!
- Senator Cassidy to Host Roundtable on Innovation in K-12 Education, Enhancing Student Achievement: On Tuesday, Senator Cassidy will host a roundtable to discuss ways to innovate within K-12 education to improve student success.
- The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Announced New Awards for the CTE Research Network: IES will fund six new awards in the Extending the Reach of CTE Research Network. These projects will examine the availability and quality of career development opportunities, and will assess the impact of a subset of these career development opportunities on secondary student outcomes.
- Department of Education Announces $28 Million in Grants to Create Diverse Educator Workforce: The Department of Education announced over $29 million in grants in the Teacher Quality Partnership program to recruit, prepare, develop and retain a strong and effective educator workforce.
- Secretary Cardona’s Back-to-School Bus Tour: Secretary Cardona visited Ivy Tech, a community college in Indiana, as part of the Back-to-School Bus Tour. Secretary Cardona also participated in a roundtable discussion with students, Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann and Representative Frank Mrvan to discuss how Ivy Tech prepares students for careers.
- Department of Labor Shares Resources on Apprenticeship Expansion: The Department of Labor shared resources on the return on investment of apprenticeships and reporting resources for State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) Grants and State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation Grants.
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