Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $4.28 billion in additional student loan relief for 54,900 borrowers who work in public service – part of significant fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This announcement brings the total loan forgiveness by the Administration to ~$180 billion for ~5 million Americans, including $78 billion for more than 1 million borrowers through PSLF. https://lnkd.in/grYCvGBa
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The official LinkedIn page for the United States Department of Education.
About us
Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. ED is dedicated to: • Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds. • Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research. • Focusing national attention on key educational issues. • Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.
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http://www.ed.gov/
External link for U.S. Department of Education
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- elementary and secondary education, postsecondary education, vocational and adult education, safe and drug free schools, educational grants, educational civil rights, student aid, and vocational rehabilitation
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400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202, US
Employees at U.S. Department of Education
Updates
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LAST DAY TO APPLY! Register for ED's CTE CHIPS Challenge - a $1 million prize competition to expand student recruitment, training & placement in semiconductor fab construction & advanced manufacturing careers: CTEChipsChallenge.com
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To everyone who makes the school year joyful & bright, especially during the winter holidays: Thank you! #ThankYouThursday
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#ICYMI: The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's Committee on STEM recently released "Federal Strategic Plan for Advancing STEM Education and Cultivating STEM Talent," a new five-year plan for agencies across government to inspire, educate, train, & innovate in #STEM fields & careers: https://lnkd.in/eAgBQs6d
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Reading is one of the best ways for students to keep learning when school is out. Share our ED Reading Challenge to keep minds of all ages active over winter break! #WednesdayWisdom
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Do the holidays have you stressing out? Use these self-care tips to prioritize your mental health and well-being! #WednesdayWisdom #WellnessWednesday
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When the Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791, it solidified some of our most essential legal protections. Share the power of the #BillOfRights with your students this week through The National Archive's lesson plan: https://lnkd.in/eUiSxynh
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From the teachers first introducing students to computer coding, to the professors guiding the next generation of technological innovators, computer science educators at every level are shaping the future. Thank you for your work & happy #CSWeek! #ThankYouThursday
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#DYK: "FAFSA" stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" - and each year, ED uses the FAFSA to award $100+ billion in financial aid to students across the country. The first step? Register at studentaid.gov to complete your FAFSA form! https://lnkd.in/ef4PK9HH #WednesdayWisdom