Educators: Bring the museum to your classroom with hands-on resources, digital tools, and activities from the Smithsonian Institution! 🖼️🔬

Browse resources designed to spark curiosity & encourage engagement at every grade level: si.edu/educators/reso… #InternationalMuseumDay

When students face communications challenges, speech language pathologists employ their expertise & empathy to help them find their voice.

Thank you for helping students speak, read, hear, & communicate their very best!

#SLPDay #NationalSpeechLanguagePathologistDay

Raise your hand if you're ready for the end of the school year! ✋

#FridayFeeling

Avoid FAFSA® scammers on social media!

ED & Federal Student Aid will NEVER ask for your personal information via social media.

Find more info about staying safe when completing your FAFSA® form: studentaid.gov/resources/scams.

#FactFriday

Military Families: #DYK that your children have access to scholarship opportunities that can help offset college costs? 🎓

Visit Military OneSource to learn more about #scholarships for military-connected students: militaryonesource.mil/benefits/colle…

#MilitaryAppreciationMonth #FactFriday

About 20% of children experience a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder, but only about half receive mental health services.

Tools from NCSSLE can help you identify & address students’ mental health needs: safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/….

#MentalHealthMonth #FactFriday

No student should face discrimination because of who they are.

At ED, ED Civil Rights works to ensure ALL students have access to an education free from discrimination & harassment based on sexual orientation & gender identity: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/…

#IDAHOBIT

On May 17, 1954 – 70 years ago today – Brown v. Board opened the door for countless students by closing the door on legal segregation in our nation’s schools.

Use US National Archives resources, including the text of the decision, to teach about #BrownvBoard : archives.gov/milestone-docu…

How can afterschool & summer learning programs engage and support youth who are experiencing homelessness or in foster care?

Register for our webinar on May 23 at 2 PM ET to learn about strategies & access helpful resources: ed-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Parents & teachers had concerns about excessive amounts of added sugar in some foods, and Dept. of Agriculture listened.

Learn more from Dept. of AgricultureNutrition about school meal updates to give kids the right balance of nutrients while reducing added sugars : fns.usda.gov/cn/school-nutr…

#DYK : Your federal student loan payment could be as low as $0/month thanks to the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, a new program to help federal student loan borrowers.

Learn more and apply today: StudentAid.gov/save #SAVEOnStudentDebt

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, schools must ensure equal access to online and other digital content & technology for students with disabilities.

As we mark #GAAD2024 , learn how @Edcivilrights works to protect digital accessibility: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/…

⬇️ Free #AANHPI Resources for Educators! ⬇️

“We Are Here,' a middle-grade anthology from @Smithsonian, shares stories of inspiring #AANHPI individuals who have impacted the cultural & social fabric of the U.S. & Pacific. Browse the educator resources: lnkd.in/ef23Vgid

Accessibility means creating educational opportunities that all students can use.

As we saw at our ED Games Expo, ED's Office of Special Education Programs supports initiatives that use technology to increase accessibility & better support all learners.

#GAAD2024

As we approach summer break, a special shout out to all the parents, caregivers, & family members who have supported students all school year long - from pickups and drop offs, to homework help, to classroom support, and so, so much more!

#ThankYouThursday

Deadline approaching!

Students in grades 3-12: Enter America250’s #AmericasFieldTrip contest for a chance to travel to one of America’s landmarks!

Submit your art, essays, videos, & other media by May 17: america250.org/fieldtrip

#America250

School leaders: Raise the bar on academic success in your school with ED resources to help schools address chronic absenteeism, offer high-dosage tutoring, and provide summer & afterschool learning: ed.gov/raisethebar/ac…

Research shows that parent involvement has positive impacts on students, educators, schools & communities.

Learn how ED is strengthening parent partnerships to raise the bar for student success: ed.gov/parents

#InternationalDayOfFamilies

ED is now inviting FY24 award applications for the Comprehensive Centers (CC) Program, which supports Comprehensive Centers that improve educational outcomes for students.

Learn more:
➡️ oese.ed.gov/files/2024/05/…
➡️ oese.ed.gov/files/2024/05/…

Apply: federalregister.gov/documents/2024…

Mental health problems don't only affect adults.

SAMHSA has tips for teachers & parents on how to talk about mental health with kids:
mentalhealth.gov/talk/young-peo…

#MHAM #WellnessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom