In this Homeroom Blog, guest author and Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Education Jacob Oliva discusses how Arkansas' LEARN Act aims to empower families by expanding school choice.

In this Homeroom Blog, Secretary of Education Linda E. McMahon discusses embarking on the "Returning Education to the States Tour" and collaborating with state leaders to scale education best practices nationwide.

Ahead of an upcoming GAO report, James Bergeron outlines recent improvements made to the FAFSA® form launch, including improvements to in-house expertise, shifting to a product-based delivery model, and restructuring vendor contracts.

In this Homeroom Blog, James Bergeron discusses the 2026–27 FAFSA® Beta 2 launch, and highlights resources shaping the future of student aid, as well as the importance of early testing and user feedback.

In this Homeroom Blog, guest author Mari Barke shares her experience serving on the Orange County Board of Education, and the Board's focus on prioritizing school choice and charter school growth.

In this Homeroom Blog post, Nick Moore shares how ED and the U.S. Department of Labor established an Interagency Agreement to streamline Perkins V and WIOA Title II program administration and create a "national skills currency."

In this Homeroom Blog, guest author Patrick Whalen explores how physical education goes beyond fitness, nurturing traits like teamwork, resilience, and character in students.

In this Homeroom Blog, James Bergeron discusses enhancements to the 2026-27 FAFSA® form and experience, including real-time identity verification, a simplified contributor invite process, and an upgraded virtual assistant.

In this Homeroom Blog post, guest author Dr. Jacob Imam discusses the benefits of combining liberal arts and an an education in the trades to build more skilled and well-rounded graduates.