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  1. 10 hours ago

    Register for our next “Lessons from the Field” webinar on strategies for supporting vaccination efforts: 🗓️ November 11 🕒 3 PM ET 🗣️ ED & experts will share how school communities can support vaccine awareness & vaccination efforts ➡️

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  2. 12 hours ago

    In a new letter, & ask school principals to help vaccinate kids against by: 1. Hosting vaccine clinics at schools 2. Distributing vaccine information to parents 3. Discussing vaccination in school communities More:

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  3. Retweeted
    18 hours ago

    Following the recent authorization of the vaccines for children 5-11, the reminds us about the importance of preventing health misinformation. We all have the power to help stop the spread of health misinformation. Learn more: .

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  4. 13 hours ago

    Carl Sagan called his appearances on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson "the biggest classroom in history." As a scientist and lifelong learner, Sagan inspired a generation to be curious and explore.

    Our passion for learning...is our tool for survival. Carl Sagan
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  5. 15 hours ago

    Have questions about your child and the vaccine? Talk to a pediatrician, school nurse, or another trusted health care provider today. Find more information on the vaccine’s safety & effectiveness from :

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  6. 16 hours ago

    Join ED and for an ENERGIZING webinar on STEM on 11/30 at 2 PM ET. Guest speakers share insights on DOE programs, student competitions, and workforce development efforts to deliver results in the fight against climate change.

    STEM webinar
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  7. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Recently announced temporary changes to PSLF. Borrowers have questions about the changes, & some received confusing info. This week, I’m emailing PSLF borrowers about the work FSA is doing to update their accounts & what they can expect from us.

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  8. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Nothing is more important than our children's health and safety. And parents, we now have the best tool available to protect your child against COVID-19: the vaccine.

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  9. 17 hours ago

    Checklist for you and your young readers: 🔖Set reading goals together 🔖Share your favorite book when you were their age 🔖Talk about books and book topics 🔖Allow kids to pick the books they want to read 📚

    National Young Readers Day
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  10. 18 hours ago

    If you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & have Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loans, or Perkins Loans, you can take advantage of an opportunity to get credit for prior payments that wouldn’t otherwise count toward PSLF: .

    The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool
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  11. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Vaccination is the best tool we have to keep students safe. Today, & I sent a letter to principals across the country urging them to set up vaccination clinics in schools. Read the letter here:

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  12. Nov 8

    Science & technology must include & benefit all of America. Help make that a reality with ’s challenge, “The Time is Now: Advancing Equity in Science and Technology.” Submit your ideas & examples of equity by November 19!

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  13. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Today is and to celebrate we're inviting students, teachers, and parents to sign up for the first-ever STEM-a-thon! STEM-a-thon is a virtual event that will take place on Nov. 18 from 8am - 8pm EST. Register here:

    An informational flyer for the NASA STEM-a-thon event on November 18th, 2021. There is a link to register to the event embedded in the text "Click here to register".
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  14. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    Thanks to the work of so many - the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for kids ages 5-11. Go to to find locations, including local schools – where students can sign up to get vaccinated!

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  15. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    A tremendous amount of work has gone into reopening schools and keeping them open. and I are calling on school leaders to continue actively supporting the vaccination process for children in your schools and communities.

    Teachers & School Administrators: Here’s how you can help your students and communities stay safe from COVID-19: - Host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at your school(s) - Distribute information about the COVID-19 vaccine to all families with kids ages 5-11 years old - Talk with your school communities about the COVID-19 vaccine
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  16. Nov 8

    Energy jobs are meaningful careers with high-paying salaries, a subset of the more than 17.3 million STEM jobs in the U.S. Learn about these job opportunities & development efforts to expand the diversity of the energy workforce from on 11/30:

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  17. Nov 8

    School psychologists are critical members of school teams, working to ensure our schools & students are on the path to success. In honor of , learn more about school psychologists' work & their importance to school communities:

    National school psychologist week you're the best! thank you! we appreciate you!
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  18. Nov 8

    LAST DAY TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS: The has openings for: - A 4th grade teacher - An 8th grade teacher - A secondary school principal - A parent leader Help provide input for national education policy – apply at:

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  19. Nov 7

    : Part of the investment in education includes $65 billion to ensure every American has access to reliable high-speed internet, helping students to participate more equally in school learning.

    Bipartisan infrastructure deal Reliable high-speed internet for every student
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  20. Nov 6

    : This week, we presented our 2021 School awards. Congratulations to the 325 honorees for creating safe & welcoming schools with exemplary teaching & learning! Opening Session: Awards Ceremony:

    Congratulations! 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
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