Scott LaPlant

Find out about the new Reading for Understanding Research Network.
Reading for Understanding from U.S. Department of Education

“Bill Taylor was a consistent voice for equality and justice–a voice that will be deeply missed,” Secretary Duncan said.
Statement on the Death of Bill Taylor from U.S. Department of Education

ED and the Justice Department issued a joint letter reaffirming the agencies’ commitment to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to emerging technologies in institutions of higher education.
Technology for All Students from U.S. Department of Education

Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming are among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.
States to Receive Additional Recovery Funds from U.S. Department of Education

Secretary Duncan hailed the enduring impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Anniversary of Civil Rights Act from U.S. Department of Education

 HI,

I am currently in the process of setting up a training centre within the north east of england, we are going to be offering around 250 courses ranging from the basics of a PC / laptop to Microsoft qualified course. Also a big range of soft skills course. We have now been given the go ahead to be a qualified Microsoft, Adobe test centres. Can any given any advice on policies and any advice on setting up the centre to be the best facilities. 

Thank you

New Training Centre from

Secretary Duncan spoke by video teleconference to the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Watch the video of his remarks.
Charter Schools Conference Remarks from U.S. Department of Education

Michigan and Oregon 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 the availability of $25 million to help loan servicers in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program retrain and redeploy workers affected by student loan reforms.
$25 Million for Job Retention Activities from U.S. Department of Education

Rural school districts use funding from the Rural and Low-Income School program funds for technology, professional development, and instruction for low-income students, according to a new report.
Rural and Low-Income Schools Program from U.S. Department of Education