Tag Archives: education

Infographic on Guidance Documents from Federal Agencies

Posted on May 18, 2015 by WatchBlog

Federal agencies issue many documents targeted to the general public. These guidance documents help explain things like how employers can comply with workplace safety laws or how Head Start grantees can meet requirements.

Image | Posted on May 18, 2015 by WatchBlog | Tagged agency guidance, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, education, guidance, guidance documents, HHS, infographic, Labor, SI, usda

Know before You Go: Weighing the Costs of College

Posted on March 24, 2015 by gao_watchblog

Ah, springtime—when high school seniors’ thoughts turn to checking their real and virtual mailboxes for news from colleges and universities. But the college selection journey doesn’t end with an offer of admission. Prospective students and their families must also consider … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 24, 2015 by gao_watchblog | Tagged college, college costs, education, EWIS, higher education, podcast, students, tuition, university

GAO’s Education, Workforce, and Income Security Team

Posted on January 21, 2015 by WatchBlog

GAO’s workforce is organized largely by subject area, with many of its employees working in one of 14 mission teams. Today we’ll be putting the spotlight on the Education, Workforce, and Income Security (EWIS) team, which focuses on programs and … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on January 21, 2015 by WatchBlog | Tagged college costs, education, EWIS, GAO misison team, income security, teams, workforce | 6 Comments

Podcast on State Funding for Higher Education and College Affordability

Posted on December 16, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog

As higher education costs rise, state support can help make public colleges more affordable. However, budget constraints and other factors have led to reduced state funding for higher education in recent years. Hear our podcast with Melissa Emrey-Arras, a director in … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on December 16, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog | Tagged affordability, college, education, funding, higher education, podcast, state, state universities, students, tuition, university

Services for Veterans

Posted on November 10, 2014 by gao_watchblog

As we express gratitude to the men and women who have served in our nation’s military this Veterans Day, we also reflect on how our nation helps prepare service members and veterans for a transition from military to civilian life. … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on November 10, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged counseling, defense, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, DOD, education, GAO, GI Bill, government accountability office, podcast, servicemembers, transition, usgao, VA, veterans, veterans affairs, veterans benefits, video | 2 Comments

School Bullying and Legal Protections for Vulnerable Groups

Posted on October 23, 2014 by gao_watchblog

Millions of American children and teens have been physically, verbally, relationally, or electronically bullied by their peers. Bullying can have harmful psychological, academic, and behavioral outcomes for victims. Because October is National Bullying Prevention Month, we wanted to highlight our … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on October 23, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged bully, bullying, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, civil rights, cyberbullying, demographics, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, education, EWIS, gender, HHS, Office of Civil Rights, safety, schools, sexual orientation

Providing a Stable Education for Foster and Homeless Children

Posted on September 3, 2014 by gao_watchblog

School should be a stable environment for all students. In two recent reports, we looked at how states addressed federal legislation intended, in part, to increase school stability for children in foster care and those experiencing homelessness. We also highlighted … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 3, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged children, education, EWIS, Foster Care, foster children, homeless, homelessness, McKinney-Vento, McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act, stability, Transportation

Podcast on Education of Homeless Students

Posted on August 25, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog

In the 2011 to 2012 school year, there were more than 1 million homeless students in the United States. The Department of Education established a grant program to help homeless students gain access to public education. Hear our podcast with Kay … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Housing, Podcast | Tagged Department of Education, education, EWIS, homeless, homelessness, Kay Brown, podcast, poverty

Gearing Up for Wildland Fire Season

Posted on June 24, 2014 by gao_watchblog

With fires already burning in Southern California and the Southwest, the western United States is gearing up for another fire season. The federal government plays several roles in addressing wildland fires—from suppressing wildfires and reducing potentially hazardous vegetation that can … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 24, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged aircraft, BAe-146, defensible space, Department of the Interior, education, fire, firefighting, firefighting aircraft, fires, forest service, Minden Air Corp, NRE, outreach, retardant delivery system, wildfires, wildland

Podcast on the Relationship between STEM Education and the Workforce

Posted on June 11, 2014 by gao_watchblog

Federal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs, known as STEM programs, help enhance the nation’s global competitiveness by preparing students for related careers. Hear our latest podcast with Melissa Emrey-Arras, a director in GAO’s Education, Workforce, and Income Security … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 11, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged curriculum, Department of Education, education, GAO, government accountability office, Labor, pedagogy, podcast, preparedness, STEM, usgao, workforce