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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Jul 2

Deadline: July 8, 2025!

Submit your Intent to Apply for ED's new American History and Civics Seminars discretionary grant program in honor of America’s 250th celebration: www.ed.gov/about/news/p...

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 14

When families are involved in their child’s education, students have better attendance, earn higher test scores, and are overall more successful in school.

Use these tips to engage families in your school community: safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/voices-field...

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 12

Stop. 🛑
Drop. ⬇️
And read! 📚

Wherever you are, we hope you take some time today to drop what you're doing and pick up a good book. #DropEverythingAndReadDay #DEARDay #DEAR

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 11

Your next adventure is waiting for you at the library! Stop in, pick up some books, and see what stories unfold. #NationalLibraryWeek #SchoolLibraryMonth

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 11

Looking for a community college that's right for you?

Visit CollegeScorecard.ED.gov to search for schools by location, cost, degree type, and other criteria. #CommunityCollegeMonth #CCMonth

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 10

How “money smart” are your students?

@FDICgov has 14 online games to help students learn about every day money topics, from making a household budget to building a financial future: playmoneysmart.fdic.gov/games #FinancialLiteracyMonth

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 10

School libraries wouldn’t be so engaging, so informative, and so fun without school librarians! Thank you for being champions for reading in schools across our country.

#ThankYouThursday #SchoolLibraryMonth #NationalLibraryWeek

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 10

American education can be – and should be – the greatest in the world.

The ABCs of Education will help ensure every student, everywhere, is prepared for success now and in the future.

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 10

As more students pursue dual enrollment programs – earning college credit while still in high school – community colleges are playing a big part!

Learn how community colleges are preparing students for their futures: www.ed.gov/higher-educa... #CommunityCollegeMonth

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 9

From sorting and checking out books to creating welcoming reading spaces, library workers do so much to support our students' literacy. Thank you and happy #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! #NLWD25

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 9

#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 in schools: guides.loc.gov/student-reso... #NationalLibraryWeek

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 8

“Financial literacy leads to greater investments, higher retirement savings, & ultimately more household wealth.

During this #NationalFinancialLiteracyMonth, I urge families, communities, schools, & institutions to commit to bolstering their financial knowledge.” -@POTUS.

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 8

When kids aren't surrounded by books, they can lose not only their reading level, but their love of reading.

Parents: These tips from a school librarian can help you celebrate literacy (and both #NationalLibraryWeek & #SchoolLibraryMonth!) with your children.

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 8

Need ideas to celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek?

Help your kids get a library card and unlock a world of endless reading, adventures, educational resources, and activities!

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 7

The Trump Administration made a promise to protect women and girls who have been subjected to discrimination and indignity.

Promises made, promises kept.

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 7

Assistant principals - for all the hats you wear & duties you take on to make your schools successful, and for all the ways your support students, teachers, staff, and families: Thank you and happy #AssistantPrincipalsWeek! #APWeek

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 6

Whether at school or in your community, libraries offer a world of literacy & learning! This week especially, we're celebrating our libraries and the people who make them run each day. #NationalLibraryWeek

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 6

Here's to the millions of student athletes across the country - from elementary students to #MarchMadness competitors and everyone in between - who are building skills & strength through school sports. #NationalStudentAthleteDay #NSAD

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 5

Weekend tip: Unplug, unwind, and escape into the pages of a great book. 📖

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 4

Visit the National Archives without leaving your school or home!

@usnatarchives.bsky.social offers free distance learning opportunities for K-12 students and educators – learn more: www.archives.gov/education/di...

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 4

"American education can be the greatest in the world. It ought not to be corrupted by political ideologies, special interests, and unjust discrimination. Parents, teachers, and students alike deserve better.” -@EdSecMcMahon.

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 4

Happy #StudentGovernmentDay to the students & advisors working to make their schools communities better for all - thank "U" for giving your time & making a difference!

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 4

School librarians are one of the best resources a student can have! Thank you for encouraging a love of literacy in our schools.

#NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #SchoolLibraryMonth

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 4

American education can be – and should be – the greatest in the world.

The ABCs of Education will help ensure every student, everywhere, is prepared for success now and in the future.

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U.S. Department of Education @usedgov.bsky.social · Apr 3

ED is inviting public feedback on ways to streamline higher education regulations and federal assistance programs to create efficiencies for students, institutions, and key stakeholders.

Learn more, including how to submit your comments: www.ed.gov/about/news/p...

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