Department of Education Issues May 29 Education Review Newsletter
Secretary DeVos recently announced the approval of the first six career and technical education (CTE) state plans under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), which was signed into law by
"Thanks to the President's leadership, the new [Perkins V] law gives local leaders the flexibility to make investments in the highest impact areas of local need," the Secretary said. "We know many well-paying, in-demand jobs require CTE training, but not necessarily a college degree and the associated debt.... High-quality CTE programs are a critical way to help learners of all ages and get our economy back up and running at full speed."
The Department's press release highlights several noteworthy elements from each of the approved plans.
States must periodically review and revise their plans throughout the four-year period, as necessary, to reflect changes in the state's goals and strategies.
Additional details about the plans can be found on the agency's Perkins V State Plans web site (https://cte.ed.gov/grants/state-plan?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=).
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COVID-19 Information
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* Coronavirus.gov, CDC.gov/Coronavirus, and USA.gov/Coronavirus
* President's Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
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* OESE Indian Education Formula/Title VI Flexibilities Letter
* OESE Fact Sheet on Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 While Serving Migratory Children
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* OPE COVID-19 Title IV Frequently Asked Questions
* Federal Student Aid (FSA)-issued Coronavirus Information for Students, Borrowers, and Parents (updated
* Adult Education and Family Literacy Actand COVID-19 -- Frequently Asked Questions Part #3
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Meanwhile, First Lady
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Presidential Scholars
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Honoring Teachers
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She will spend a year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for students and teachers across the country. Over that time, she plans to spotlight the importance of quality early childhood education for all, with an emphasis on social-emotional health.
Secretary DeVos called to congratulate Rosproy and praised her on Twitter for "rethinking school and giving the young and young at heart a learning opportunity that extends beyond classroom walls."
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Condition of Education
Earlier this month, the
For a snapshot of key information, check out the "Executive Summary" and "At a Glance" options.
Among the interesting data, educational attainment rates for 25- to 29-year-olds increased at all levels between 2000 and 2019. During this time, the percentage with high school completion or higher increased from 88% to 94%, the percentage with an associate's degree or higher increased from 38% to 49%, the percentage with a bachelor's degree or higher increased from 29% to 39%, and the percentage with a master's degree or higher increased from 5% to 9%.
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Odds and Ends
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* The new interest rates for Federal Direct Loans for undergraduate students will be 2.75% in 2020-21, down from 4.529% in 2019-20. This beats the previous record low interest rate of 2.875%, which was applicable in 2004-05. Interest rates on Federal Director Loans for graduate students will be 4.3%, down from 6.079%, while interest rates on Federal Director PLUS Loans will be 5.3%, down from 7.079%.
* Applications are available for Charter Schools Program (CSP) grants to developers for the opening of new charter schools and the replication and expansion of high-quality existing charter schools. (Note: The deadline for applications is June 19.)
* Also, the Department extended the application deadline for the
* Moreover, applications are available for the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program, designed to help states increase the number of qualified mental health service providers serving students in school districts with demonstrated need. (Note: The deadline for applications is July 13.)
* In an introductory video (in English and Spanish), Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director of the
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* A NCES First Look report provides statistics about the use of technology for homework assignments in grades 3-12, based on data provided by public school teachers about their homework practices and their understanding of information technology available to their students outside of school.
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Quote to Note
"Our nation mourns for every life lost to the Coronavirus pandemic, and we share in the suffering of all those who endured pain and illness from the outbreak. Through our grief, America stands steadfast and united against the invisible enemy. May God be with the victims of this pandemic and bring aid and comfort to their families and friends."
President
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