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Charter Schools Conference Remarks
Secretary Duncan spoke by video to the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Read his remarks.
Source: ED.gov

Technology for All Students
ED and the Justice Department issued a joint letter reaffirming the agencies' commitment to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to emerging technologies in institutions of higher education.
Source: ED.gov

Statement on the Death of Bill Taylor
"Bill Taylor was a consistent voice for equality and justice--a voice that will be deeply missed," Secretary Duncan said.
Source: ED.gov

Promise Neighborhoods Planning Competition
Approximately 339 organizations submitted applications electronically for Promise Neighborhoods planning grants.
Source: ED.gov

Statement on the Death of Senator Byrd
Senator Robert Byrd was "a champion for America's children," Secretary Duncan said. "His leadership will be deeply missed."
Source: ED.gov

Reading for Understanding
Find out about the new Reading for Understanding Research Network.
Source: ED.gov

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Fourteen specific issues proposed to student aid rules to protect borrowers and taxpayers.
Source: ED.gov

Beyond Bubble Tests and Bake Sales
Read Secretary Arne Duncan's remarks at the 114th annual National PTA Convention.
Source: ED.gov

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Symposium
Secretary Duncan delivered remarks, "Changing the HBCU Narrative: From Corrective Action to Creative Investment," at the HBCU Symposium at the North Carolina Central University Centennial in Durham, NC.
Source: ED.gov

Committee on Measures of Student Success
Secretary Duncan announced members of the committee that will develop recommendations for two-year degree-granting higher ed institutions to comply with graduation and completion rate disclosure requirements.
Source: ED.gov