Search Results for keywords:"Educational Outcomes"

During National School Choice Week in 2025, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed the week of January 26 to February 1 as a time to support educational freedom in the United States. The proclamation highlights the progress made in increasing school choice during his first term, emphasizing the importance of empowering parents to choose the best educational paths for their children, whether in homeschooling, charter, public, or parochial schools. It argues that school choice leads to better educational outcomes, increased safety, and financial savings, aiming to return decision-making to parents and create a more efficient education system. The intent is to inspire a focus on improving America's education for a prosperous future.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year 2021 under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program—Television Access Projects. This initiative aims to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing access to video programming through high-quality audio description and captioning. Eligible applicants include state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects will increase the availability and quality of described and captioned educational content, particularly for children with disabilities and English learners.