Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $7.4 billion in additional student loan debt relief for 277,000 borrowers who signed up for President Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan: ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Research estimates that for every $1 invested in prison education programs, taxpayers save $4-$5 from lowered recidivism rates.

That's why programs like Second Chance Pell are so important: blog.ed.gov/2023/04/second…

#SecondChanceMonth #FactFriday

Mx Eddie Donato, an elementary school library paraprofessional, reminds us that students do best when they can see themselves in their schools, their educators, their leaders, and their library books.

#DayOfNoSilence #NationalLibraryWeek

#DYK that famed children/young adult author Beverly Cleary was born on April 12, 1916?

Today, we celebrate her birthday as #DEAR Day - an opportunity for families to 'Drop Everything and Read'!

#FactFriday #DEAR

According to CDC, LGBTQI+ students are more than twice as likely as their peers to be bullied online.

@OfficerOfEdTech's new guide can help your school establish policies & cultures to support LGBTQI+ students’ digital health, safety, & citizenship: tech.ed.gov/lgbtqi/

School leaders: Raise the bar on academic success in your school with ED resources to help schools address chronic absenteeism, offer high-dosage tutoring, and provide summer & afterschool learning: ed.gov/raisethebar/ac…

Congratulations to the Student Innovators at this week's #NationalSTEMFestival , presented by ED & @explrmedia!

Celebrate these inspiring #STEM students shaping the future through science at our public expo in DC on April 13.

Get your FREE tickets at nationalSTEMfestival.com.

Whole-student wellness is the foundation of effective learning.

ED’s Best Practices Clearinghouse provides guidance to help schools support the social, emotional, behavioral, & mental health needs of all learners. bestpracticesclearinghouse.ed.gov/providing-supp…

#ThursdayThoughts

What does it mean to Raise the Bar in education?

🧑‍🎓 Setting higher academic standards
🧠 Investing in mental health
🧑‍🏫 Respecting & valuing teachers
🌎 Preparing students for global competitiveness

➡️ ED.gov/RaiseTheBar

Thank you, Deputy Secretary of Ed. Cindy Marten, for coming from the U.S. Department of Education to visit our CityYearLA team at Ascot ES! It was an honor to showcase the efforts of our student success coaches, who play a pivotal role in providing support in the classrooms.
#SSCLearningNetwork

Bus drivers & bus aides, crossing guards, school staff organizing drop-off & pick-up...

To everyone helping to get our students safely to & from school each day: Thank you!

#ThankYouThursday

School leaders: ED’s new Toolkit for the Promotion of Voter Participation for Students can help you support all students’ civic engagement.

Find specific resources for K-12 schools & post-secondary institutions: www2.ed.gov/documents/pres… #WednesdayWisdom

Calling students in Grade 3-12!

Enter America250’s #AmericasFieldTrip contest for a chance to travel to one of America’s landmarks!

Submit your art, essays, videos, & other media to answer the prompt: “What does America mean to you?”

america250.org/fieldtrip #America250

Deployed family members, frequent moves, & changing schools are just a few of the unique challenges military children experience.

This #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild , we recognize, celebrate, & thank military children for their service & sacrifice as military family members.

#MOTMC

Get ready to #FindYourPlaceInSpace !

All this week, ED & our government partners are promoting the power of the space industry and all it has to offer for students.

Find events in your area! nasa.gov/spaceweek/

College students! Make sure you know every tax benefit available to you, like tax credits & deductions that can help offset the costs of higher education.

Find out more from IRSnews: irs.gov/education

#FinancialLiteracyMonth #WednesdayWisdom

#DYK : Your library card is the key to unlocking a world of free perks at your local public library (in addition to the books of course!) - from multimedia, classes, workspaces, & so much more!

#NationalLibraryWeek #WednesdayWisdom

In Michigan, a grant helped to launch a new afterschool and summer learning program for FREE in a community where 80% of youth qualify for free and reduced-price lunch.

How has funding helped YOUR program #EngageEveryStudent ?

engageeverystudent.org/join-us/

School librarians are community builders, innovators, collaborators, and so much more - including one of the best resources a student can have as they navigate the school year: blog.ed.gov/2023/10/school…

#NationalLibraryWorkersDay #NationalLibraryWeek

Educators: Want to bring NASA to your classroom? 🚀🪐

Subscribe to NASA EXPRESS, a weekly newsletter filled with NASASTEM science resources & activities, professional development opportunities, and more!: nasa.gov/stem/express

#YourPlaceInSpace #TipTuesday #TeacherTuesday