The Department of Education announced funding for new tools to help those returning from prison. Grants offer a means to establish and build on existing programs. At the same time, a tool kit offers other resources.

The Education Department received some good news yesterday from its 2012 stats! The high school graduation rate in the US reached a record 80% in the 2011-2012 school year. The 80% is up from 79% in the 2010-2011 report. Greater awareness of the dropout problem and efforts by districts, states and the federal government to […]