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12 foundations have committed $500 million to leverage ED’s $650 million Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund to help expand promising innovations in education.
More Than $1 Billion for Education Innovation from U.S. Department of Education

Nebraska is among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.
Nebraska to Receive Additional Recovery Funds from U.S. Department of Education

141 high school seniors have been named the 2010 Presidential Scholars for outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community.
Presidential Scholars Announced from U.S. Department of Education

ED has produced a series of videos that show how several school districts have successfully turned around low-performing schools using the four models endorsed by the School Improvement Grant program.
Videos Highlight Successful School Turnarounds from U.S. Department of Education

Treasury Secretary Geithner and Secretary Duncan recognized students who scored high in the National Financial Capability Challenge in an event at the Treasury Department.
National Financial Capability Challenge from U.S. Department of Education

New York and Vermont are among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.
Turning Around Low-Performing Schools from U.S. Department of Education

ED announced a pilot test to provide school districts and other eligible entities with real-time data about students’ completion of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Pilot to Encourage More Students to Complete FAFSA from U.S. Department of Education

The White House and ED announced the six high schools selected as finalists for the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.
Commencement Challenge Finalists from U.S. Department of Education