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  1. 1 hour ago

    Federal student loan borrowers! Update your information ahead of changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: ✔️Register for an FSA ID at ; OR ✔️Update your contact info at Learn more at

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  2. 5 hours ago

    : The framework invests ~$10 billion to support workforce development programs at community colleges. More on how the framework supports students of all ages:

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  3. 7 hours ago

    ED’s new school data tracker, in partnership with & , provides real-time information on spread, vaccination rates, & other important school-related data to support safe & healthy learning this school year and beyond.

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  4. 9 hours ago

    Register for our next “Lessons from the Field” webinar on strategies for supporting vaccination efforts: 🗓️ November 10 🕒 3 PM ET 🗣️ ED & experts will share how school communities can support vaccine awareness & vaccination efforts

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  5. 10 hours ago

    Military children navigate challenges of life while also adapting to changes in location & routine. These resources on deployments, homecomings, grief & self-expression can help make difficult adjustments easier.

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  6. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Join this morning at 11am ET for a special program for kids & adults: "Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier." This is the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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  7. 12 hours ago

    Student loan borrowers: You don’t have to pay for help with the FAFSA® form or your federal student loans. Use these tips to stay safe and visit for more ways to spot & avoid student aid scams.

    How to spot a student aid scam
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  8. Nov 9

    In a new letter, & ask school principals to help vaccinate kids against by: 1. Hosting vaccine clinics at schools 2. Distributing vaccine information to parents 3. Discussing vaccination in school communities More:

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  9. Retweeted
    Nov 9

    Following the recent authorization of the vaccines for children 5-11, the reminds us about the importance of preventing health misinformation. We all have the power to help stop the spread of health misinformation. Learn more: .

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  10. Nov 9

    Carl Sagan called his appearances on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson "the biggest classroom in history." As a scientist and lifelong learner, Sagan inspired a generation to be curious and explore.

    Our passion for learning...is our tool for survival. Carl Sagan
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  11. Nov 9

    Have questions about your child and the vaccine? Talk to a pediatrician, school nurse, or another trusted health care provider today. Find more information on the vaccine’s safety & effectiveness from :

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  12. Nov 9

    Join ED and for an ENERGIZING webinar on STEM on 11/30 at 2 PM ET. Guest speakers share insights on DOE programs, student competitions, and workforce development efforts to deliver results in the fight against climate change.

    STEM webinar
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  13. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Recently announced temporary changes to PSLF. Borrowers have questions about the changes, & some received confusing info. This week, I’m emailing PSLF borrowers about the work FSA is doing to update their accounts & what they can expect from us.

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  14. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Nothing is more important than our children's health and safety. And parents, we now have the best tool available to protect your child against COVID-19: the vaccine.

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  15. Nov 9

    Checklist for you and your young readers: 🔖Set reading goals together 🔖Share your favorite book when you were their age 🔖Talk about books and book topics 🔖Allow kids to pick the books they want to read 📚

    National Young Readers Day
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  16. Nov 9

    If you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & have Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loans, or Perkins Loans, you can take advantage of an opportunity to get credit for prior payments that wouldn’t otherwise count toward PSLF: .

    The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool
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  17. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Vaccination is the best tool we have to keep students safe. Today, & I sent a letter to principals across the country urging them to set up vaccination clinics in schools. Read the letter here:

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  18. Nov 8

    Science & technology must include & benefit all of America. Help make that a reality with ’s challenge, “The Time is Now: Advancing Equity in Science and Technology.” Submit your ideas & examples of equity by November 19!

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    Nov 8

    Today is and to celebrate we're inviting students, teachers, and parents to sign up for the first-ever STEM-a-thon! STEM-a-thon is a virtual event that will take place on Nov. 18 from 8am - 8pm EST. Register here:

    An informational flyer for the NASA STEM-a-thon event on November 18th, 2021. There is a link to register to the event embedded in the text "Click here to register".
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  20. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Thanks to the work of so many - the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for kids ages 5-11. Go to to find locations, including local schools – where students can sign up to get vaccinated!

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