On July 30, 2020, NASA launched a rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on a journey to Mars. The rocket is carrying a rover named Perseverance and a Helicopter named Ingenuity, both of which will land inside Mars’s Jezero Crater on Feb 18, 2021. While on Mars, Perseverance and Ingenuity will collect the first Martian soil and rock samples for future return to Earth, search for signs of extinct or extant life, characterize the planet’s climate and geology, and pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet with the help of new technologies and scientific instruments.
Keeping the Promise: New Tools to Navigate Your Repayment Journey
By: Chief Operating Officer Mark Brown, Federal Student Aid
Summer is here, and I’m sure that for many of you, summer doesn’t look quite the same as it has in the past. The COVID-19 emergency has led all of us to change our day-to-day lives in order to stay healthy, and I hope that you’ve been able to weather this storm and are looking for ways to safely enjoy this time of year.
2020 High School Graduates “Their Stories, Their Lives”
The U.S. Department of Education’s President’s Education Awards Program (PEAP) would like to express best wishes to 2020 high school graduates who had quite a different conclusion to their school year but persisted and are ready for their next steps. Since 1983, PEAP has recognized millions of elementary, middle, and high school graduates from across the nation.
Keeping the Promise: New Tools for a Better-Than-Ever Aid Experience
By: Chief Operating Officer Mark Brown, Federal Student Aid
Just a couple months ago, I promised to keep you updated about all the ways Federal Student Aid (FSA) is making your experience with us better. I’m excited to share that today we launched a few incredibly beneficial tools that make it easier than ever to understand the aid you’ve received and navigate your repayment options.
Recapping ED Games Expo Week 2020
The ED Games Expo is the Department of Education’s annual showcase and celebration of innovation in education for students of all ages and practitioners in education and special education.
The different technologies showcased at this year’s Expo were developed by 115 teams with funding support from 33 programs across the Federal government, including seven Department of Education programs. Expo attendees demoed an array of learning games and innovative technologies across all topics and forms, such as virtual and augmented reality, maker tools, automated tutors, role-playing simulations, data dashboards for teachers, and assistive technologies.
How to Deduct Student Loan Interest on your Taxes (1098-E)
Student loans, interest payments, and taxes: three things that have scared many people for years now. Read on to learn how these things can benefit you.
Keeping the Promise: Announcing a New StudentAid.gov
By: Chief Operating Officer Mark Brown, Federal Student Aid
New StudentAid.gov
Hi. I’m Mark Brown, the chief operating officer at Federal Student Aid (FSA). Today marks my first post on the Homeroom blog, and do I have exciting news for you!
StudentAid.gov—your trusted source to learn about, apply for, and manage your federal student aid—is all new and better than ever! Let me explain …
5 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster
The first thing people say when they find out where I work: “Can you delete my student loans for me?” If only I had that power. Just like many of you, I am a student loan borrower. Each month, my federal student loan servicer, withdraws my $381.35 student loan payment from my bank account and I still cringe every time. (Do you know how many trips I could take with that money?) Point is, I understand what you’re going through.
Announcing the RISE Award for Classified School Employees
We’re excited to announce the inaugural competition of the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award to spotlight classified school employee’s outstanding contributions to quality education in the United States.
Learning About Whole Child, Whole School Sustainability on the 2019 Green Strides Tour
By: Bailey Payne
OHPS students recycle plastic caps into elaborate murals that adorn schools indoors and out.
The state of Washington is known as a leader when it comes to sustainability. The Oct. 28-30 Green Strides Tour that I attended highlighted the many different approaches districts have taken in schools located in rural settings, small towns, and even the heart of urban Seattle.
Who are School Psychologists?
8 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA® Form
If you are the parent read, The Parent’s Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA Form. We also have a resource if you are a parent with more than one child going to college. Ready to fill out the FAFSA form? Make sure you avoid these 11 common FAFSA mistakes.