Obama nominates Baltimore librarian for L.O.C.
A librarian from Baltimore would become the 1st African American and the 1st woman to be the librarian of Congress if the Senate confirms her nomination.
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Feds announce apprenticeship grant contest
Can apprenticeships help students pursue skilled careers without college? The president hopes so, and the government is pumping $100m into the effort.
President signs ESSA; NCLB falls; era ends
The bipartisan compromise bill, Every Student Succeeds Act (S.1177), was signed into law this morning by President Barack Obama.
White House hosts 2nd Astronomy Night
The 2nd Astronomy Night brought a range of dignitaries, scientists, astronauts, and young people to the White House lawn Saturday.
Duncan will resign as education secretary
Arne Duncan will resign in December as US secretary of education. The president could replace him with John King, formerly of N.Y.
Obama announces new College Scorecard
A new tool, a College Scorecard, for comparing the earning potential and debt incurred from attending different colleges, was announced last week.
Muslim student detained for building a clock
A Muslim student was detained by police who wanted to investigate a clock he had invented but, they thought, looked like a possible bomb.
Prez has a personal take on paying for college
The president will talk to students in several states as part of the 2015 Back-to-School bus tour. His past, their future.
Obama delivers climate change message in Alaska
President Obama delivered an urgent message about climate change to Alaska. He was well received in the land of big drilling.
Lowery appointed to youth financial literacy council
The Md. State Superintendent of Schools will be nominated to serve on the president's financial literacy advisory council.