Georgia Selected as Finalist for Second Round of Race to the Top Grants

Fewer Georgia Schools in Needs Improvement Status

State Board of Education Adopts Common Core State Standards

Education reform is a top priority for this Administration, President Obama said to the National Urban League, because the "status quo is morally inexcusable" and "economically indefensible."

On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Secretary Duncan applauded the legislation and rededicated ED to its effective implementation.

Montana is among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.