"Status Quo Is Morally Inexcusable"
Education reform is a top priority for this Administration, President Obama said to the National Urban League, because the "status quo is morally inexcusable" and "economically indefensible."

Americans with Disabilities Act
On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Secretary Duncan applauded the legislation and rededicated ED to its effective implementation.

Turning Around Low-Performing Schools
Montana is among the states receiving funding under the School Improvement Grants program to turn around persistently lowest achieving schools.

Rural Education Technology Summit
More than 150 rural education stakeholders and technology experts from 26 states attended the National Rural Education Technology Summit in Washington, D.C.

Three Myths of High School Reform
Secretary Duncan talked about the three myths of high school reform at the College Board AP conference.

The Win-Win Solution
Read Secretary Duncan's remarks at the Council of Chief State School Officers and State Higher Education Executive Officers' joint summer meeting.

Community Input and Turnaround Schools
Parent and community input will be a requirement in ED's proposal for turning around low-performing schools, Secretary Duncan said in remarks to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

States to Receive Additional Recovery Funds
Connecticut is among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.

$25 Million for Job Retention Activities
ED announced the availability of $25 million to help loan servicers in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program retrain and redeploy workers affected by student loan reforms.

Charter Schools Conference Remarks
Secretary Duncan spoke by video teleconference to the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Watch the video of his remarks.

Rural and Low-Income Schools Program
Rural school districts use funding from the Rural and Low-Income School program funds for technology, professional development, and instruction for low-income students, according to a new report.

Anniversary of Civil Rights Act
Secretary Duncan hailed the enduring impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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View selected treasures from the newly donated "Grace Tully Archive" at the Roosevelt Library

View selected treasures from the newly donated "Grace Tully Archive" at the Roosevelt Library.



Federal Register 2.0 is now online!

Federal Register 2.0 is now online!



National Declassification Center (NDC) has issued its first status report

The National Declassification Center (NDC) has issued its first status report.



Public Interest Declassification Board hosted a public meeting on July 22 in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

The Public Interest Declassification Board hosted a public meeting on July 22 in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.



Thank you to everyone who voted on the Archives.gov homepage designs and features!

Thank you to everyone who voted on the Archives.gov homepage designs and features! View the results.



"Our Archives" is our first public wiki, where you can share knowledge about National Archives records, resources, and research.

"Our Archives" is our first public wiki, where you can share knowledge about National Archives records, resources, and research.



During July, a pilot program provides records retrieval services on Saturdays in Washington, DC.

During July, a pilot program provides records retrieval services on Saturdays in Washington, DC.



The National Archives has launched a new "Inside The Vaults" video series.

The National Archives has launched a new "Inside The Vaults" video series.



The Nixon Library has released additional documents and oral histories.

The Nixon Library has released additional documents and oral histories.



The Magna Carta at the National Archives will be re-encased.

The Magna Carta at the National Archives will be re-encased.


April - June



The new NARA logo was unveiled on our float in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC.

The new NARA logo was unveiled on our July 4th float in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC.



The Clinton Library has made available an additional 1,704 pages of documents that relate to Elena Kagan.

The Clinton Library has made available an additional 1,704 pages of documents that relate to Elena Kagan.



The Clinton Library will open 41,759 additional pages of Elena Kagan files.

The Clinton Library has opened 41,759 additional pages of Elena Kagan files.



National Declassification Center invites comments on its prioritization plan

The National Declassification Center invites comments on its prioritization plan at a public forum on June 23 and on its new blog.



Sheryl Jasielum Shenberger has been named the first director of the National Archives National Declassification Center

Sheryl Jasielum Shenberger has been named the first director of the National Archives National Declassification Center.



NARA's annual Records Management Conference (RACO 2010) was May 12

NARA's annual Records Management Conference (RACO 2010) was May 12. The theme was "Managing the Records of an Open Government."



See our new exhibit, "Discovering the Civil War"

See our new exhibit, "Discovering the Civil War." and attend the free related programs.



Join a Civil War themed social media scavenger hunt to celebrate our newest exhibit, -Discovering the Civil War-

Join a Civil War–themed social media scavenger hunt to celebrate our newest exhibit, "Discovering the Civil War."



National Archives has published an assessment of records management programs in the Federal Government

The National Archives has published an assessment of records management programs in the Federal Government.



Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) has released its Report to the President for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) has released its Report to the President for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.



National Archives has published its Open Government Plan

The National Archives has published its Open Government Plan to increase transparency, participation, and collaboration at the National Archives.



Prologue magazine is available in print and electronic formats--now on iPad

Prologue magazine is available in print and electronic formats—now on iPad.



The history of the White House Easter Egg Roll is traced in Prologue magazine

The history of the White House Easter Egg Roll is traced in Prologue magazine.


January - March



National Archives will host its sixth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC, on April 14–15

The National Archives will host its sixth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC, on April 14–15.



Follow the National Archives' Upcoming Civil War Exhibit on Twitter.

Follow the National Archives' Upcoming Civil War Exhibit on Twitter.



National Archives hosted the International Council on Archives in Washington, DC, March 22-26

The National Archives hosted the International Council on Archives in Washington, DC, March 22-26.



National Archives at New York City will be moving in 2011.

The National Archives at New York City will be moving in 2011. Public meetings on May 4 will discuss details about the move.



NARA's annual Preservation Conference was held on March 18 in Washington, DC.

NARA's annual Preservation Conference was held on March 18 in Washington, DC.



Free screenings of documentaries and short films nominated for Academy Awards in Washington, DC.

Free screenings of documentaries and short films nominated for Academy Awards in Washington, DC.



The National Archives invites public comment on its Open Government Plan.

The National Archives invites public comment on its Open Government Plan.



The President requests $460M for National Archives FY 2011 budget.

The President requests $460M for National Archives FY 2011 budget.



NARA announces the release of three new datasets and invites public comment on Open Government plan

NARA announces the release of three new datasets and invites public comment on Open Government plan.



Photography is prohibited in all exhibit areas in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC.

Photography is prohibited in all exhibit areas in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC.



The National Archives hosted a meeting in Washington, DC, on January 29 to discuss how our services to the research community can be improved.

The National Archives hosted a meeting in Washington, DC, on January 29 to discuss how our services to the research community can be improved.



On-site reference services on Nixon materials in College Park, MD, will be discontinued starting February 26

On-site reference services on Nixon materials in College Park, MD, will be discontinued starting February 26, to prepare for moving them to the Nixon Library in California.



The 1948 documentary Nuremberg was shown on January 14 at the National Archives at College Park.

The 1948 documentary Nuremberg was shown on January 14 at the National Archives at College Park.



National Archives displayed the milestone Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation January 14-18

The National Archives displayed the milestone Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation January 14-18.



Nixon Library to open additional papers and audiovisual materials on January 11

Nixon Library to open additional papers and audiovisual materials on January 11.



Additional notification letters sent relating to the PII information from the Clinton administration hard drive

Additional notification letters sent relating to the PII information from the Clinton administration hard drive.


October - December



National Archives featured on Jeopardy on January 6

National Archives was featured on Jeopardy on January 6.



The Archivist of the United States announced the establishment of the National Declassification Center

The Archivist of the United States announced the establishment of the National Declassification Center



FY 2010 budget of $470 million approved for National Archives

FY 2010 budget of $470 million approved for National Archives.



A special event on January 6 commemorated the meeting between Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley

A special event on January 6 commemorated the meeting between Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley.



National Archives hosted a public forum on December 17 to discuss research area changes in Washington, DC.

The National Archives hosted a public forum on December 17 to discuss research area changes in Washington, DC.



Connect with the National Archives through Facebook, the NARAtions blog, Flickr, Twitter, and more.

Connect with the National Archives through Facebook, the NARAtions blog, Flickr, Twitter, and more.



New online Print Shop, in partnership with Pictopia

New online Print Shop, in partnership with Pictopia, features reproductions of images from the National Archives.



Our 2009 Performance and Accountability Report is now online

Our 2009 Performance & Accountability Report is now online.



Online reservations for the National Archives Experience are now available

Avoid the lines! Online reservations for the National Archives Experience are now available.



David S. Ferriero has been sworn in as 10th Archivist of the United States.

David S. Ferriero has been sworn in as 10th Archivist of the United States.



A statement on the reconfiguration of the research area in Washington, DC

A statement on the reconfiguration of the research area in Washington, DC



Special notice to veterans and family members regarding requests for copies of military personnel and/or medical files.

Special notice to veterans and family members regarding requests for copies of military personnel and/or medical files.



NARA has updated its Strategic Plan.

NARA has updated its Strategic Plan.



The original Morrill Act of 1862 will be on display at the Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois in October.

The original Morrill Act of 1862 will be on display at the Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne in October.


July - September



Report submitted to Congress on Alternative Models for Presidential Libraries.

Report submitted to Congress on Alternative Models for Presidential Libraries.



Status update on the loss of a Clinton Administration hard drive

Status update on the loss of a Clinton Administration hard drive; reward of up to $50,000 for its return.



Celebrate Constitution Day!

Celebrate Constitution Day by learning more about the Constitution and attending special events.



Become a Facebook Fan of the National Archives

Become a Facebook Fan of the National Archives. Visit the news and events page, and the research page.



National Archives has launched the NARAtions blog

The National Archives has launched the NARAtions blog focusing on online public access to its records. Learn more.



NARA's draft Strategic Plan update was available for comment until August 5.

NARA's draft Strategic Plan update was available for comment until August 5.



National Archives has joined Flickr.

The National Archives has joined Flickr. See the photos and read about the pilot project.



National Archives released materials relating to Sonia Sotomayor.

The National Archives has released materials relating to Sonia Sotomayor.



Summer Prologue highlights 75th anniversary of the National Archives

Summer Prologue highlights 75th anniversary of the National Archives.


April - June



The National Archives has just launched its own YouTube channel.

The National Archives has just launched its own YouTube channel. Tell your friends!



Attend the annual July 4 celebration in Washington, DC!

Attend the annual July 4 celebration in Washington, DC!



National Archives has opened civilian personnel records (through 1951) to the public.

The National Archives has opened civilian personnel records (through 1951) to the public.



Documented Rights, an exhibit showcasing NARA documents on human and civil rights from NARA's archives locations around the country.

"Documented Rights," an exhibit showcasing NARA documents on human and civil rights from NARA's archives locations around the country, is in Atlanta.



Long-lost Lincoln letter comes home to the National Archives.

Long-lost Lincoln letter comes home to the National Archives.



National Archives at Kansas City dedicated its new facility on May 22.

The National Archives at Kansas City dedicated its new facility on May 22.



21st Annual Records Administration Conference (RACO 2009)

NARA's 21st Annual Records Administration Conference (RACO 2009) was May 28. The theme was "Collaborating Across Boundaries: Government Records and Social Media."



The National Archives at Atlanta hosts Documented Rights: a Symposium on the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement on June 13. Registration now closed.

The National Archives at Atlanta hosts "Documented Rights: a Symposium on the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement," on June 13. Registration now closed.



The Truman Library in Independence, MO, celebrates Harry S. Truman's 125th birthday with an exhibit and programs throughout the month.

The Truman Library in Independence, MO, celebrates Harry S. Truman's 125th birthday with an exhibit and programs throughout the month.



BIG! Family Day was held on April 18 in Washington, DC.

BIG! Family Day was held on Saturday, April 18, in Washington, DC.



The North Atlantic Treaty was on special display in Strasbourg, France, as part of the 60th Anniversary Summit of NATO.

The North Atlantic Treaty was on special display in Strasbourg, France, as part of the 60th Anniversary Summit of NATO.



The National Archives hosted its fifth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC.

The National Archives hosted its fifth annual Genealogy Fair in Washington, DC, on April 22–23.


January - March



Life at the Academy: Viewing Archival Records as Artifact at the Vatican Secret Archives

A NARA conservator spoke on "Life at the Academy: Viewing Archival Records as Artifact at the Vatican Secret Archives," March 6 in Washington, DC.



New exhibit opens March 13 in Washington, DC: BIG! celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives.

New exhibit opens March 13 in Washington, DC: "BIG! Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives".



The annual National Archives Preservation Conference was held on March 26 in Washington, DC

The annual National Archives Preservation Conference, "Digitizing for Preservation and Access," was held on March 26 in Washington, DC.



Senator George McGovern discussed his new book on Abraham Lincoln on February 12

Senator George McGovern discussed his new book on Abraham Lincoln on February 12 in Washington, DC.



All Oscar-nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in Washington, DC

All Oscar-nominated documentaries and short films were shown at the National Archives in Washington, DC, February 18–22.



Emancipation Proclamation on display February 12-16

The original Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln was on display at the National Archives building in Washington, DC, February 12–16, with special extended hours until 6:30 p.m. February 14-16.



American Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. February 5 in Washington, DC

An American Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., was held on February 5 in Washington, DC.



Abraham Lincoln Family Day on February 7 in Washington, DC

Celebrate at our Abraham Lincoln Family Day on February 7 in Washington, DC.



Alan Lowe has been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

Alan Lowe has been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.



National Archives has opened 9/11 Commission textual materials

The National Archives has opened 9/11 Commission textual materials.



ISOO has released its FY 2008 annual report to the President

The Information Security Oversight Office has released its FY 2008 annual report to the President.



Winter issue of Prologue is now available

The Winter issue of Prologue magazine is now available.



National Archives celebrates its 75th anniversary

The National Archives celebrates its 75th anniversary.



National Archives in Washington, DC, will present inaugural public programs and a special document display.

The National Archives in Washington, DC, will present inaugural public programs and a special document display.


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