U.S. Department of Education

ED urges all borrowers in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan to quickly transition to a legally compliant repayment plan, such as Income-Based Repayment (IBR). Learn more: studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/

Through physical education in the Marine Corps, Patrick Whalen – founder & CEO of @IliadAthletics – learned discipline & integrity. He shares that when schools embrace physical education, students can reap the same benefits. Read more: blog.ed.gov/2025/07/shapin…

“Why on earth did we start a college where students study Plato on Monday and rough in plumbing on Tuesday?” Dr. Jacob Imam explains how pairing liberal arts & trades education builds on students’ minds as well as their work skills: blog.ed.gov/2025/06/restor…

ED’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating five universities for allegedly granting scholarships only for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or illegal alien students, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: ed.gov/about/news/pre…

#DYK: Up to 40% of students who intend to go to college after graduating don't show up in the fall - a type of learning loss known as the "summer melt." Use these four tips from @FAFSA to help your college-bound student stay on track: studentaid.gov/articles/summe… #SummerLearning

As an ex-officio member of @HowardU Board of Trustees, I was honored to visit the campus today and meet with education leaders who are building an innovation hub right here in our nation’s capital.

As the mother of a child with autism, Diana Diaz – ED’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Education – knows firsthand how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) helps students receive a free appropriate public education. #DisabilityPrideMonth

ED has issued new guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) in education, including: - Leveraging federal grants & AI to improve outcomes. - Responsible use of AI across educational functions. - @EDSecMcMahon’s grantmaking priority on AI in education. ed.gov/about/news/pre…

#DYK that @LibraryCongress offers open access digital primary and secondary sources for students of all ages? Check out their guide for using LOC online resources for #SummerLearning: guides.loc.gov/student-resour…

ED & @USDOL are revolutionizing skills-based education pathways. Learn how a new interagency agreement will make it easier for students to find careers that align with their training & competencies: blog.ed.gov/2025/07/partne…

Kids in grades K-8 (and their parents): If you've been reading this summer, you can join the Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge! Complete your reading log and submit by September 5: whitehouse.gov/read/. #2ndLadySummerReads @SLOTUS

Parents! Avoid the "summer slide" - the learning loss that can happen when kids are out of school over the summer - with tips from @ACFHHS: childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/resource/summe…

As we prepare for America's 250th birthday celebration next year, share these FREE civic resources & ways to get involved from: @NEHgov's @EDSITEment: edsitement.neh.gov/teachers-guide… @NatlParkService: nps.gov/subjects/npsce… @USNatArchives: civics.archives.gov #America250

Among the millions of Americans watching the moon landing on July 20, 1969: Students across the country, seeing history happen in real-time. Nearly 60 years later, that moment continues to inspire today’s students to advance our exploration of the moon & beyond. #MoonDay

Attention fourth grade students & parents! @NatlParkService's "Every Kid Outdoors" program provides free access to 4th graders at national parks, lands, and waters across the United States. Sign up today! everykidoutdoors.gov. #SummerLearning #ParksAndRecreationMonth

For our country to be successful in the future, we need to equip students with workforce development programs today.

Summer doesn’t mean students’ imaginations have to stay grounded! @LearnWithNASA shares summer learning activities to take your kids out of this world without leaving home: nasa.gov/learning-resou… #SummerLearning!

After the devastating flooding in Kerr County, Texas, ED is making $250,000 in Project SERV grant funds available to students, families, and community members as they respond to this disaster to help ensure that school starts on time in August. ed.gov/about/news/pre…