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05/29/2026
President Donald J. Trump's historic Education Freedom Tax Credit will allow parents to choose the best education for their children, whether they attend private or public school.
Let’s bring this historic expansion of education freedom to all 50 states!
05/29/2026
America’s future will be driven by skills-based hiring, workforce readiness, apprenticeships, and upskilling.
Workforce Pell will expand multiple pathways to achieving the American Dream.
05/29/2026
What a spell-tacular victory! 🐝
Congratulations to Shrey Parikh on winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Your hard work, discipline, and love of learning have earned you a remarkable achievement.
Keep chasing excellence! 🇺🇸
Shrey Parikh Triumphs After Tense Spell-Off The 14-year-old from California spelled a record 32 words correctly in 90 seconds to prevail in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, clinching the victory with the winning word “bromocriptine.”
05/28/2026
Under Secretary Nicholas Kent met with Governor Josh Green today to discuss how the Education Freedom Tax Credit and new Workforce Pell Grant program can support students and families across the Aloha State.
05/28/2026
This National Foster Care Month, we recognize that no child's education should be determined by ZIP code, family income, or circumstance. President Trump's Education Freedom Tax Credit helps foster youth access stable, high-quality educational opportunities.
Read more: https://www.ed.gov/about/homeroom-blog/foster-care-students-can-find-continuity-president-trumps-education-freedom-tax-credit
05/28/2026
ED is excited to announce that the “PRESIDENTIAL 1776 AWARD” Special will be broadcast to televisions across the country by CBS on Tuesday June 30, and available to stream the next day on Paramount+! 🇺🇸
Find out more here: https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/presidential-1776-award-special-be-broadcast-tuesday-june-30-cbs
This year, ED approved Returning Education to the States Waivers for Iowa and Louisiana — giving both states the flexibility to consolidate over $27 million in federal education funds and invest them in programs that best serve their communities.
For decades, colleges raised prices while students and families paid the price — fueling nearly $1.7 trillion in student loan debt.
The Trump Administration is lowering college costs with commonsense loan limits and simpler repayment plans.
05/26/2026
A four-year degree isn’t the only path to success.
With Workforce Pell, students will soon have more options than ever to find the path to their American dream.