Today we gather for a solemn event, to pronounce the death of a beloved and loyal friend throughout the years.

It is time to announce the passing of Mr. Computer Mouse. Wonderful as it was, bury it we now must.

Of course, you will see this object for quite some time appearing as the walkin…

124 school districts will receive grants to improve the quality of teaching American history in our nation's schools.

ED Data Express provides education data from multiple sources in one place. See data profiles for each state. Explore student achievement, dropout rates, and other data across states.

49 school districts, nonprofits, and higher ed institutions have been selected for potential funding under the Investing in Innovation (i3) program. Applicants must secure a 20% private sector match by Sept. 8.

thebookjam: BookJam blog: "Daddy... his compter is broken.": So here’s a funny story that I just heard as I was travelling acr... http://bit.ly/bv8Yfb

So here’s a funny story that I just heard as I was travelling across the country doing PD for some schools on the east coast.

Airplane seats on bigger planes typically come 3 to a row. And really, who wants to be in the middle seat? Diminutive people, we all a

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Secretary Duncan thanked the 61 Senators "who voted to advance consideration of the amendment to support jobs for America's teachers. We estimate that hundreds of thousands of teachers will lose their jobs if Congress doesn't act."

The Agriculture Department announced $1.2 billion for projects that will help bring broadband connections to rural communities and schools, Native American tribal lands, and students' homes.

More than $9 million is being awarded to 14 school districts, nonprofits, and universities to improve leadership in high-need school districts.

Secretary Duncan praised state and local leaders for leading school reform and announced that 18 states and D.C. are finalists in the second round of Race to the Top.

Secretary Duncan spoke at a special education leadership forum of over 700 people involved with educating America's 6.7 million students with disabilities.

thebookjam: BookJam blog: It just keeps on revealing itself to me...: My iPad still keeps revealing its potential to me. For ... http://bit.ly/9Y37nG

My iPad still keeps revealing its potential to me. For example, right now I am on a cross country speaking trip doing PD in Missouri then Georgia... then North Carolina next week. Indeed, it's been busy busy.
And when you are gonna be on so many airplanes, in so many hotels, in so many place…

Secretary Duncan and ED senior staff will speak at a special education leadership forum of over 700 people involved with educating America's 6.7 million students with disabilities.

thebookjam: BookJam blog: I will never not be published again.: I will never be not published again.… http://bit.ly/99aFD9

I will never be not published again.…

Education reform is a top priority for this Administration, President Obama said to the National Urban League, because the "status quo is morally inexcusable" and "economically indefensible."

Secretary Duncan announced that he will form a bipartisan commission to examine educational equity and will pursue federal policies aimed to advance equity in K-12 schools.

thebookjam: BookJam blog: Poetry like a house on fire!: I am a HUGE fan of poetry. And I love the way that Spoken Word Poetry ... http://bit.ly/d9xeO8

I am a HUGE fan of poetry. And I love the way that Spoken Word Poetry has literally breathed new life into a beautiful art form.
Let's face it, there was a time there when "the powers that be in our schools" tried to kill poetry.
Tried to bludgeon it.…